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Side View of Sofa

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil on paper. Drawing depicts side view of a sofa; front view is shown in CC010.001.016.024.001. Renaissance Revival-style sofa has upholstered rectangular back with four cushions; straight flat arms; arm supports carved in the form of dolphins with scrolling foliage on sides; carved stiles and lower front rail; upholstered seat; skirt composed of carved double swags of fruit and foliage; four cabriole legs with carved faces on knees; and large paw feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
Renaissance Revival
renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in watercolor (4 x 3 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.024.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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