Couch
Collection Item
Artist/Maker
Attributed to Joseph Meeks & Sons: Joseph Meeks (1771–1868), John Meeks (1801–1875), Joseph W. Meeks (1805–1878), in partnership 1828–1835
Dimensions
35-1/4× 85 × 24 in.
City of Manufacture
New York
Date(s)
c. 1829–1835
More Details
Artist / Maker
Attributed to Joseph Meeks & Sons: Joseph Meeks (1771–1868), John Meeks (1801–1875), Joseph W. Meeks (1805–1878), in partnership 1828–1835
City of Manufacture
New York
Date
c. 1829–1835
Dimensions
35-1/4× 85 × 24 in.
Medium
Primary woods: rosewood-grained and ebonized mahogany, painted and gilded ash in imitation of rosewood;
Secondary woods: maple, tulip poplar
Surface treatments: paint, gilding, brass, replacement upholstery
Provenance
With R. T. Trump and Company, Philadelphia, by 1991; Private Collection; Sale, Sotheby’s, New York, Jan. 1994, lot 1059. Sale, Christie’s, New York, Oct. 8, 2004, lot 117; Purchased by Schrimshers, 2004.
