A mahogany Empire sofa with carved swans

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Description
A mahogany Empire sofa with semicircular backrest. The armrests with beautifully carved swans.
The swan was a symbol for Napoleon’s Empress Josephine, who loved them so much they adorned every aspect of her chambers, and she had black swans imported from Australia for her gardens.
Origin and period
Dutch private collection
Name
A mahogany Empire sofa with carved swans
Categories
Furniture Seating Sofas
Origins
The Netherlands
Materials
Mahogany
Measurements
Height: 85 cm, Width: 186 cm
Reference
DAAA100623
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Artlistings seller since 2015

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