Large and very fine French Rococo revival carved giltwood sofa

With a true regal sense of grandeur and presence, this exceptional furniture piece is a large Rococo revival style sofa, with rich blue upholstery and radiant giltwood carved furnishings. 

Made in France in the late nineteenth century, the wings and mounts are carved with splendid scrolling acanthus foliate. Plentiful ribbon-tied fruits and foliate swags adorn the backs and wings, and it features pairs of foliate surrounded birds, replete with other decorative elements such as masks, cabochons, pendants and gadrooning. The back has carved winged-shaped fininals, and a final central cartouche toprail surmounts the fine work. 

This excellent piece, although available to purchase individually, is intended as a fine pair with another, very similar listing, as photographed above.