18th century matching sofas

Matching sofas came down to North Carolina from Virginia just after the Civil War with my great-great grandmother. My mother believes they are from the 18th century. They’ve been in the family for generations. They are 52” wide and 33” tall at the highest point.

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Delia

Mearto specialist

June 4, 2024
Fair Market Value:
$
400
-
$
600
USD

Hi Jill, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A pair of Victorian or Renaissance Revival carved walnut settees American, possibly Southern States, mid 19th Century Each with serpentine shaped crest rail centering carved rosettes flanked by arched ends, a serpetine seat rail centering a carved rosette, raised on short cabriole legs ending in casters. Upholstered in a faded red or pink chenille upholstery. Each 33 inches tall, 52 inches long CONDITION: both appear to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: inherited $200-300 each or $400-600 for the pair* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.