1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
Two ways to bid:
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$0 | $25 |
$250 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$2,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
$200,000 | $25,000 |
$500,000 | $50,000 |
Mar 6, 2016 - Mar 7, 2016
Continental, 19th century. Unusual satin birch inlaid settee or sofa having box-form molded padded back and sides to downswept arms on turned pilaster supports, the padded sides enclosing the overstuffed cushion over an apron with barber pole inlay, the sides inlaid with feather and barber pole banding centered with decorative inlaid canopy with drapery and trefoil medallion black lacquered and painted with chinoiserie or Japanesque scene. The whole raised on sabots headed with inlaid fan patera blocks and covered in light teal paisley upholstery. Approximate height 35.6", width 81.12", seat depth 31.5", seat height 19".
Structurally sound and overall very good condition. There is shrinkage to both inlaid sides. Minor chips to carved elements at the top of the pilaster shaped terminals. Minor chips to the legs. The '“dust cover” cloth underside of settee is loose. The fabric cover to the backside is stained and slightly pulling/fraying at edges (see image #2). Upholstery to the back, sides, seat are tight to frame with no rips, tears or odors noted.