THREE-PIECE DANISH NEOCLASSICAL BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SUITE,Copenhagen, circa 1800. Comprising triple-back settee and pair side chairs. Crest with shaped finials above open-work back; loose seat cushion; half-cylindrical apron; on square tapering legs - Settee, 32 in. x 62 in. x 19 1/2 in.; side chair, 32 in. x 17 1/2 in. x 17 in. Estimate $2,500-4,000
PROVENANCE: Sotheby's New York, Ariane Dandois: European Furniture, Paintings and Asian Art; NO8361, October 25, 2007, Lot 242
Good usable condition:
Having restorations; light scattered abrasions, hair line age cracks and losses to finish; replaced brass final to settee; one side chair has replaced right side and back patches; replaced block supports to seat