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A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an openwork eagle holding a writhing snake in its beak, above graduated flowerheads, the chair rail carved in low relief with Vitruvian scrolls, the front legs comprising further eagle heads and ball and claw feet, reupholstered in burgundy leather. English, circa 1900.

Note: Two matching armchairs are also available.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany & Leather
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	678808

Dimensions

W.	82 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	31 in;
W.	208.28 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	78.74 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art