Bidspirit auction | The Herreshoff Family Classical Carved

The Herreshoff Family Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa - The Herreshoff Family Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to Charles H. White (1796-1876), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1825. Provenance: Sarah Brown Herreshoff (1773-1846); To her son Charles Frederick Herreshoff (1809-1888); Thus by descent in the Herreshoff Family line. The White attribution is based off a related pair of Classical carved mahogany recamiers that are labeled, Charles H. White Cabinet/WAREROOMS No 109 Walnut St. which were sold at Sotheby’s, New York, Important Americana, January 16, 1998, sale 7087, lot 363 and Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 19, 2001, sale 7590, lot 626. For additional information on a pair of recamiers with closely related carving see Alexandra Kirtley, American Furniture: 1650-1840, Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, (Philadelphia Museum of Art and Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 2020), p. 190-1, no. 198-199. Appx 33 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 79 1/2 in. (85.1 x 54.6 x 201.9 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well.  CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY, WATCHES, COINS, AND PRECIOUS METALS.