AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY SOFA,early 19th century. Asymetrical scrolled and padded back; out-scrolled padded sides with bolsters; tight upholstered seat cushion; in-scrolling bracket feet. - 32 in. x 77 1/8 in. x 24 in. Estimate $950-1,200
We would recommend with period seating furniture that you consider having the frames strengthened, since wood glues often wear out over time creating movement in the frame.
An examination of the sofa shows that the sofa is in good overall condition. The piece is structurally sound. The crack noticed on the back rail was sustained to the veneered surface.
With losses to veneer on crest; veneer loss on right arm front; crack on back rail near bottom of scroll; loss to left wood arm front.
