Bidspirit auction | Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa

Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa - Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to Ephraim Haines, Philadelphia, Circa 1815. An armchair made by Ephraim Haines for Bishop William White for use at Christ Church Philadelphia has closely related carved stylized grapes on the crest rail (see Charles E. Peterson, Nicholas L. Gianopulos, and Bruce Cooper Gill, The Building and Furnishing of Christ Church Philadelphia, (Philadelphia: Old Christ Church Preservation Trust, 2001), p. 43). Provenance: Arthur H. Sussel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's New York, Important Americana, January 28-31, 1987, sale 5551, lot 1222; Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Dudley and Constance Godfrey, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sotheby’s, New York, Important Americana, January 18, 2018, sale 9820, lot 820 34 1/2 x 74 5/8 x 27 1/2 in. (87.6 x 189.5 x 69.9 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition, nice, old grungy surface. Break to right rear arm near crest. Losses/chips and patches to veneer on apron. Some wear to reeding and wear to ring turnings on front legs Some wear to reeding on down swept arms Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.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 request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.