ITEM SW01093: A Carved Mahogany Sheraton Settee, Salem, c. 1800-1805
attributed to Samuel McIntire

Sofas in this small grouping are all somewhat different and yet display the same carved motifs in different combinations. Of the group, the closest to ours is one illustrated in Levy with the same central carved crest (click here for a scan of this item). A much simpler form, without any crest and turned legs is illustrated in Sack, vol. VI, and another even more elaborate is illustrated in Lockwood. It is in its original condition, and is a very serviceable deep sofa. We show it in an open upholstered manner, without the thick seating and /or back cushion this sofa would have, to evidence its very clean condition w/ no breaks et al.

These are very desireable sofas and are always attributed to Samuel McIntire, who was known to have made and carved these pieces in Salem. He was considered one of the finest craftsman at the time, in New England. In 2008, the Peabody Essex museum exhibited a show of his work with a publication of his œuvre (see www.pem.org/mcintire).

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Height: 38 1/4 in. Length: 76 1/2 in. Depth: 25 in.