AMERICAN LATE FEDERAL/ EARLY EMPIRE CARVED MAHOGANY SOFA,Early 19th century, with celadon color leafy-floral damask upholstery. Leaf-carved, down-swept crest rail centering single sunflower medallion; padded low back; scrolled ends; bolsters; padded seat; reeded seat-rail; elaborately carved winged hairy lion-paw feet front and back ( rear without wings ) - 35 1/2 in. x 86 3/4 in. x 25 1/2 in. Estimate $800-1,200
Provenence: Plaque mounted on back traces ownership from early 19th - 20th century, including the politcally distinguished Tydings family of Maryland
Back legs are carved like front, but do not have wings; condition is good with scattered light ware from use to frame.
