Biedermeier sofa and 3 chairs 2nd quarter 19th c., Cherry veneered sofa, hxwxd: 84/195/72 cm, on laterally outward curved legs in the shape of large volutes, the unupholstered armrests at the front in the shape of stylized cornucopias, straight backrest with curved ends, seat and backrest upholstered as well as with applied cushion as a roll in the recesses of the armrest, in addition 3 so-called. Shovel chairs walnut, h: 89 cm, tapered square legs (the rear ones curved, trapezoidal upholstered seat, so-called shovel backrest with 2 cross braces, upholstery covers with striped pattern. Rest, small veneer chips, old wormholes traces. Provenance: From the estate of Katharina and Karl Ebert (Bremen 1899 - 1975 Heidelberg, German politician).

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