A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa

Description: A very fine early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured mahogany framed double ended sofa.  This superb piece is beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and is newly re-upholstered in a stunning fabric with fabulous foliate, flowerhead and scroll detail in delicate hues of silvers, greys and golds against cream ground with matching bolster cushions.  The shaped back rail features a striking centred panelled cartouche with beaded row detail flanked with gorgeous gadroon carvings of foliate and scroll motifs, finely hand carved in high relief, raised over padded back and seat flanked with padded arm rests with decorative half moon fans and foliate detail to the terminals.  The simple moulded and fluted frieze with reeded panelled detail is supported on elegantly tapering, ring turned baluster legs with foliate and sphere motifs, terminating on finely cast brass casters.  Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions: H: 38.5 in / 97.5 cm    W: 86 in / 218.5 cm    D: 27.5 in / 70 cm Seat H: 17.5 in / 44.4 cm  Stock Reference No: A4015