A cedar Neo-classical double ended opposed swan necked carved back sofa c1850 104 x 225 x 61 cm Similar example with Hill label in Art Gallery of South Australia collection. Swan motif is rare in Australian furniture, the design has some inspiration from the German Biedermeir movement. Similar example illustrated page 365 Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938 (ref.). Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw