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Lot 852
Description:
An American Neo-Grec Gilt, Ebonized and Incised Walnut Sofa, c. 1870, bearing stamp of George Hunzinger, New York, N.Y., patent March 30, 1869, the padded back with a blocked and turned architectonic crest centered by a classical mask, incurvate bentwood stiles, blocked uprights topped by ball finials, upholstered seat with female mask terminals, swagged rail and diagonal canted legs, ball feet connected by stretchers, height 42 in., width 65 in., depth 25 in.
- Notes: Note: The substantial upholstery and carved busts on the arm supports and crest of this sofa are examples of Hunzinger's rare use of figural decoration, a detail designed to appeal to affluent buyers in combination with the canted front legs, a structural element patented in 1869 that was used on a number of seat designs from the firm. Reference: See Harwood, The Furniture of George Hunzinger, Invention and Innovation in 19th c. America, p. 73; Flint, "Hunzinger Furniture," Victorian Furniture, Ames, ed. Pp. 122-123; and U.S. Patent Office Specification of Letters Patent, Patent 88,297 "Improved Chair," March 30, 1869;
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