READ ABOUT OUR GALLERY. AN EXCEPTIONAL GEORGE III PERIOD PAINTED CANAPE. England, circa 1780 Item # 703PIA20S. A simply exquisite canapé from the last quarter of the 18th century during the height of the George III period, the piece remains in very fine original condition throughout. Retaining many layers of very early paint, the natural wear through layers of refreshed pigment result in a chaotic and most interesting surface. The molded crest rail curves in a gentle serpentine and rounds the shoulders into upholstered arms and reeded hand holds. Curving supports raise the arms with a sharp twisting over carved lotus flower rosettes. These highlight the start of each front leg, between which a vertical fluting repeats around the entire skirt. Most striking are the sharp and angular tapered legs with their fluted profile over squared feet. Despite nearly two and a half centuries of life, the work remains unusually comfortable and practical for regular use in the home. 38 1/2 H x 76 W x approx. 25 D x approx. 21 H to seat. Condition Report: Upholstery in “good” condition with several small stains along the back; upholstery has not been removed to examine understructure. Early painted surface with several layers of paint, heavily distressed. One handhold with several holes and an old goudge. Very sturdy, strong and comfortable. Please scroll down and view all images of this piece for a full overview of condition. Welcome to our shop! My name is Andrew Silla and my wife and I own and operate Silla, ltd in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. You can read more about our gallery by clicking here. Finding these pieces is a hunt, a journey and we pursue each piece in the collection for a reason. Thank you for taking the time to look through our pieces and we look forward to working with you! _gsrx_vers_841 GS 7.0.16 (841). The item “ENGLISH CANAPE SOFA George III Period Antique Painted Settee Circa 1780″ is in sale since Wednesday, April 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\Pre-1800″. The seller is “sillafineantiques” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Color: Green
- Type: Sofa
- Style: Georgian
- Sub-Style: English
- Region of Origin: England
- Material: Wood & Fabric
- Height: 38.5
- Width: 76
- Depth: 25
- Age: Pre-1800
- Custom Detail: Antique 18th Century English Sofa Settee
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
