French Second Empire Sofa, circa 1870s

Mahogany frame with numerous gilt bronze mounts in the Napoleonic tradition, including acanthus leaves, Roman,and Egyptian forms; the cabriole legs are fully mounted with winged lions terminating in bronze lion paw feet, upholstered in gray raw silk fabric.

41 x 64.25 x 25.5 in.

The Estate Collection of the late W. Samuel Tarlton

Old repaired breaks to both arms, upright and seat rail; some nicks and roughness to the frame.

$2,000 - 3,000