Bidspirit auction | Philadelphia Classical Mahogany Recamier

Philadelphia Classical Mahogany Recamier - Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date: Circa 1825-1840 Period/Style: American Classical Materials: Mahogany and figured mahogany veneer with later damask upholstery Form: Double-ended recamier Description: A large-scale Philadelphia American Classical mahogany recamier with an asymmetrical serpentine back and outward-scrolling ends. Each end incorporates an upholstered bolster fronted by a deeply carved floral rosette, while additional rosettes terminate the exposed crest rail. The figured mahogany seat rail is flanked by boldly carved acanthus-and-scroll brackets continuing into four animal-paw feet. The unusually generous 87-inch length, sculptural carving, and double-ended Grecian form distinguish this example from more restrained Classical examples. Dimensions: 33 in. H, 87 in. W, 24 in. D. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Retains an older refinished surface with expected scattered scratches, abrasions, color variation, and minor wear to the carved and veneered elements. The pale yellow damask upholstery and integral bolsters are later and period appropriate Upholstery attachment points are visible along the rear frame. Dimensions: 33 x 87 x 24 in