American Art Sofa Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America1825-30 Attributed to Anthony G. Quervelle, American (born France), 1789 - 1856 Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, yellow poplar; brass * Gallery 107, American Art, first floor 1957-66-1 Gift of Mrs. Adelaide Workman Denny, 1957 |
LabelThis sofa was listed in the 1827 household inventory of merchant John Workman (1774–1827) as a "large carved Santo Domingo Mahogany sofa, shaped back, small arms, dolphin feet, covered in Blue Frieze."* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
