A Large 20thC George Smith Three-Seater Kilim Upholstered Bolster Sofa sub-Art & Sculpture 5” wide x 5

5” wide x 5

It is unlikely that this is a rolling globe or walking globe in which a performer balances atop a large sphere because of it is hollow and light

Though it is difficult to prove the engraving to this piece was executed in 1888 the lettering is dirty and soft to the touch

this delightful little silhouette bears the label verso

The drawers glide smoothly

A Large 20thC George Smith Three-Seater Kilim Upholstered Bolster Sofa sub-Art & Sculpture 5” wide x 5Origin: English Period: Late 20thC Provenance: Longstowe Hall and Grounds Date: c. 1990 Height: 33 at back or 34 with rear cushions or 22 at seat Width: 84 Depth: 37 (all approximate & at extremities) The rare, large and comfortable three seater sofa with Aztec woollen kilim upholstery to the whole, the quality frame with a generously feather filled back, seat and with scatter cushions, featuring rolled Bolster arms, sitting on turned legs and brass