Antique Sofas, Benches, Canapés & Settees

			George III period, chair-back settee (Item No. 506) In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century. 67" wide by 27" deep by 35" high at back (18" high at seat)

			Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item No. 123) With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780. 81" long by 26" deep by 40" high (at back)

			Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item No. 905) The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century 36" high (at back) by 77" wide by 23" deep

			Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item No. 871) In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century. 35¾" high by 138½" wide

			Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item No. 616) Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples. 63¼" wide by 37" high (at back) by 24" deep.

			Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item No. 851) The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century. 37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long

			Fine, French Provincial, Louis XV period settee (Item No. 850) In solid, carved walnut with upholstered seat and caned back. Mid-18th century.

			French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item No. 665) In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.

			French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item No. 807) In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. 80" long by 34" wide by 40" high (at back)

			Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item No. 803) Four seats. Circa 1825.

			French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item No. 674) In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.

			William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item No. 538) Early 19th century. 84" wide by 35" high by 26" deep

			Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item No. 716) In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. Attributed to Pierre Nogaret. Provenance: Collection de M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois ("Castle of the Green Forest") 78" long

			Louis XV period canapé (Item No. 627) In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. 51½" wide

			French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item No. 649) In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.

			French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item No. 653) Mid-18th century. 77½" wide

			Regence period canapé (Item No. 485) In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century. 73" wide by 27" deep by 42" high

			Charles X period lit de repos (Item No. 417) In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.

			Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item No. 397) From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.

			French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item No. 281) Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century. 78" wide by 32" deep by 39½" high (at back)