1880-1914, undated
GUSN-303488
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view of a sofa is shown. Sofa has serpentine crest rail flowing into curved stiles; upholstered back; curved molded arms and arm suppors; upholstered seat with serpentine fron; shaped skirt; and cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet. Carved ornamentation includes acanthus leaves on handholds, base of handholds and scroll feet; and carved shells with foliage against crosshatched background on skirt and knees of legs.
sofas
design drawings
1 sketch in ink (7 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.016.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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