A period George II settee / sofa, high rectangular stuffed back, outswept arms and single loose cushion seat (covered top and bottom in Fortuny), tape trim with brass nailheads, six shaped walnut legs, plain but neat, three front graceful cabriole legs with pad feet, swept back legs, the whole covered in red and silvery gold Fortuny Carnavelet 5205 which is a 17th-century inspired French design, having magnificent and intricate garden urns abundant with flowers, framed by lavish cornucopia and elaborate scrolling swag. This pattern was Mariano Fortuny’s first decorative design commission, England, circa 1730s
PROVENANCE:
From a Dallas (Highland Park) Estate, purchased from Richard Courtney Ltd., 112-114 Fulham Road, London in 2001 for 19,000 GBP / approximately $25,542.00 USD.
MEASUREMENTS:
38.5” H x 75.5” W x 30.5” D
24” H / cushion
