Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête, Circa 1880 Sculpture these pieces reflect Waugh’s lifelong

these pieces reflect Waugh’s lifelong interest in fairy lore and the supernatural

meant to signify the burgeoning love of a young woman

Rather he wanted to seek out workingmen on the bridges

In 1891 he moved to Denver in hope of improving his health

A very similar painting in scene and size was sold at Butterfield and Butterfield auctions in San Francisco December 9th 1999 for $23

Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête, Circa 1880 Sculpture these pieces reflect Waugh’s lifelongSOLD A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair sofa or (Tte Tte) Circa 1890. This finely carved and upholstered serpentine shaped chair sofa for two people, allowing the sitters to discreetly have a conversation. The curved back supports are ornately carved with a "Green Man" mask surrounded with scrolling foliate, in the Renaissance Revival taste. The chair has turned supports with acanthus leaf caps and shaped spindles to the back, the