Regency/Louis XV Transitional Walnut Caned Canapé (France 18th Century)
triple-back form settee with finely carved walnut crest rails of scrolling acanthus and floral motifs above woven cane panels continuing to shaped open sides, serpentine seat rail carved with foliate detail, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scrolled toes, upholstered loose seat cushion in patterned fabric
height 46 1/2″ inches, length 78 inches, depth 23 1/2 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York, estate (no receipt available, information came from family database)
Newel Antiques 4/23/2000 ($18,500)
Estimate: $1500 - $2500