Lot 280
An American Rococo Laminated Rosewood Parlor Suite, mid-19th c., attributed to J & J.W Meeks, New York, comprised of a sofa, armchair and pair of sidechairs, in a variation of the pattern commonly referred to as 'Hawkins', with very finely carved floral and grape motif, sinuous serpentine form, the backs with tall crests, cabriole arms and legs ending in casters, 'estate' condition, sofa height 48 in , width 59 in., depth 26 in E30000-50000 Note: A nearly identical parlor suite, attributed to Joseph W Meeks and presented to his daughter, Sophia Theresa at her marriage to Dexter Hawkins, is conserved by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Reference: see Davidson and Stillinger, The American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, p 169, pl 261, 262.
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