FRENCH LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY CANAPE. Circa late 19th century, with unusually excellent bronze castings Item # 803BPO07L. This is one of the most pleasing little canapé sofas weve brought into the shop in a while. Everything about it is nicely balanced – despite being incredibly well dressed in some of the finest gilt bronze mounts, the slight proportions and totality of squareness allows it to meld into a room with ease. The dense mahogany holds the carvings crisp despite years of enjoyment; noteworthy are the waterleaf carvings wrapping around the base of the stop-fluted arm-supports and ankles, all executed with the precision of a clearly well-practiced carver. Crafted during the last quarter of the 19th century, the surface remains fresh and vibrant and the bronze mounts are as vibrant golden as the day they were cast, likely cleaned in the last fifty years. The best mounts are the acanthus foliage that wrap over the scrolled handholds, these being followed by the little pyramids of acanthus at either corner of the back. This is an exceptional piece. 49 7/8 W x 23 1/4 D x 33 3/4 H, 16 H to seat. Condition Report: Upholstery in good estate condition with some blemishes and light soiling to the fabric. Surface is in exceptional condition with only minor marks/scuffs. All original mounts and castors. Sturdy, strong and comfortable. Please scroll down and view all images of this piece for a full overview of condition. Is a family business situated deep in the Cumberland Valley in the historic downtown of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. We specialize in French bronze sculpture from the last quarter of the 19th century and always have a large selection of Romantic period fine art. The common thread in all of our objects is an unwavering standard of quality, originality and excellence in form. Each object is individually sought out and selected for these attributes, restored where appropriate, catalogued and photographed (note, we generally have 30-80 images of each item available) and professionally packaged by our staff in the shop. Most items in the gallery are fully catalogued and can be viewed by clicking here. We welcome your visit to the gallery! As we travel quite extensively, it is generally a good idea to make an appointment before visiting, but the gallery is almost always staffed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9a-5:30p. We are conveniently located at 117 W Burd St. Sale of any item(s) where a client has requested custom work, alteration, conservation or restoration to be completed is final and is not eligible for return. And addressed to the gallery at 117 W Burd St. Buyers are responsible for unpacking, moving the item into their home and disposing of all packing materials without assistance from the driver. Because we professionally package each item in-house, damage is incredibly rare. However, we understand the disappointment that can occur in this unlikely event and will work hard to help you through the situation. Concealed damage and/or damage not noted on the Bill of Lading will not be covered, so be sure to fully inspect the item before signing the Bill of Lading and releasing the driver. S responsibility to retain all packing materials until the claim process is complete. The carrier reserves a “right to repair” a damaged item to industry standard. We are happy to provide paperwork or any other required documentation to assist in the claim process. _gsrx_vers_827 GS 7.0.13 (827). The item “A Superb French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Antique Canapé Sofa Settee” is in sale since Wednesday, April 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\1800-1899″. The seller is “sillafineantiques” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Color: Dark Wood Tone
- Type: Sofa
- Style: Louis XVI
- Sub-Style: French
- Region of Origin: France
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Material: Unknown
- Custom Detail: Antique French Louis XVI Canape Sofa Settee 19th Century
