Lot 361
An American Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, c. 1840, attributed to Phyfe & Son, New York, ogee crest rail, scrolled arms, molded seat rail, flat disc feet, flamed veneers throughout, height 36 in., width 87 in., depth 27 in Note: The form, proportion and figured veneers on this sofa point to the influence of the workshop of Duncan Phyfe in the 1830's, in what is known as the "Grecian Plain" style. Sofas and couches attributed to Phyfe with scroll arms and elliptical feet similar to those seen here include those made for Samuel Foote, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. 66.221.1); a couch from the household of Eliza Phyfe Vail, now in the collection of Virginia Gould; a couch for made for John Manning still at Millford Plantation, Pinewood, South Carolina; and a daybed also owned by John Manning, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. 2006.399a-r). Reference: Kenny, Brown, e. al. Duncan Phyfe, Master Cabinetmaker in New York. pp. 139, fig. 176-177; p. 143, fig 185; p. 148, fig. 193; and pp. 248-249, pl. 55.
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