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19th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A rare 19th c. Swedish sofa from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to its beautiful, original paint with original cushions. Fine carvings, ca 1800, Stockholm, Sweden. This piece features decoratively carved detailing of bell flowers around the frame with acanthus leaves on the legs. Sphinx heads adorn the arms and the sides depict a typical Gustavian scene with a pair of griffons. Attributed to master chair maker, Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820), who worked in Stockholm and was one of the main furniture makers for the Royal Court, King Gustav III of Sweden. He is considered one of the most sophisticated masters of this period.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	hand-carved, hand-crafted, hand-painted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1968
Incollect Reference #:	584670

Dimensions

W.	67.75 in;	H.	36.25 in;	D.	29.5 in;
W.	172.09 cm;	H.	92.08 cm;	D.	74.93 cm;

Seat H.	15.75 in;
Seat H.	40.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.

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