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A Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Sofa Depicting Two Scenes From Homer's Odyssey

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
The rectangular outscrolled backrest centrally decorated with a mythological scene representing Odysseus landing on the island of Scheria, flanked by foliate borders, the rectangular armrests with confirming foliate border decoration above the rectangular frieze below the seat painted with another mythological scene representing Odysseus with Circe flanked by hexagonal shaped corners raised on giltwood paw feet. Roundels to the top of legs now lacking.

More Information

Origin:	Mexico
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of polychrome painted wood.
Creation Date:	First Quarter of The Nineteenth Century.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	11449
Incollect Reference #:	279821

Dimensions

W.	70 in;	H.	37.99 in;	D.	29.49 in;
W.	177.8 cm;	H.	96.5 cm;	D.	74.9 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.