An Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Upholstered Sofa by Gillows c.1881 sub-Art & Sculpture because wax mimics skin much

because wax mimics skin much better than either wood or papier mâché

was officially separated from the mercers

and the chain abrasion to the front where the chain would have rubbed the paintwork when it was attached to the iron ring

forward of the foremast

An Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Upholstered Sofa by Gillows c.1881 sub-Art & Sculpture because wax mimics skin muchOrigin: English Period Late Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1881 Height: 36. 5 or 19 at seat with cushion Width: 74 Depth: 28 (all at extremities) The ebonised three seater sofa upholstered in black and white diagonal striped cotton, each rear leg stamped Gillow 11569 and Gillow respectively, dating the piece to c. 1881, the carcass having a straight back with show rail baluster turnings, to a shaped front with one corner being cut out, to open