Hi Patrick,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The market for Victorian sofas is very soft at the moment.
If you'd like for your appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward in the comments section - at your convenience - the height, width and depth and I'll update this ASAP.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An American Victorian carved walnut sofa
mid 19th Century
The shaped rail centering a carved and pierced element, the three-seat frame with lion or dragon-carved arm terminals and heavily carved rails, all on short feet.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: previously acquired for Starkey's Restaurant and Hotel in Florence, Alabama
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.