à dossier plat chantourné dans le haut, sculpté de cartouches et motifs rocaille asymétriques, la ceinture à fond mosaïqué reposant sur huit pieds légèrement cambrés ; recouvert de damas cramoisi ; (réduit en largeur)

- Peut-être Wanstead House, Essex
- Vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 1er mai 1987, lot 52
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 23 avril 1998, lot 37
- Vente Christie's à New York, le 25 avril 2008, lot 107
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 14 novembre 2013, lot 22

As said regilt and reduced in width The seatrails with later inner supports, previously with castors. The upholstery is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Ce canapé peut être rapproché de la production des menuisiers et tapissiers anglais, Paul Saunders (1722-1771) et George Smith Bradshaw (1717-1795), qui s'inspirèrent souvent des modèles dits "français" publiés en 1754 par Thomas Chippendale dans The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director.