" THE LOVE SEAT I HAVE KNOWN MY WHOLE LIFE".
07 May 2018
Description

Love seat/Chair.Intricate wood carving. Cherub , lion or possibly dragon heads on arm rests.Paws for legs of the couch. Think it might be Chinese red wood. About 3' tall. 3-4' long. About 2 1/2' wide.( have a matching chair, better upholstery ) I was told many years ago that it was reupholsterd. Can not find any names, initials, etc. Anywhere.

Provenance

Handed from gen to gen. My father was the last holder. It was always promised to be mine. Now it is

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Klaus
May 08, 19:27 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be an ornately carved walnut two seater sofa of the 1880s, decorated with carved lion heads and paws, accanthus leaf, rocaille and a cherub face. The sofa or settee or Kanapee might be of french origin. Currently prices for antique furniture are at a low. The estimate is based on similar items sold or offered at auction. "Asking prices" in the trade might be higher and vary.

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