Elijah Galusha Sofa Detail

Nov 22 2009

Elijah Galusha Sofa Detail

Published by John Werry at 12:12 pm under Research

I took some photographs of what is probably the most well-known Elijah Galusha sofas in existence. The sofa resides (with it’s twin) at the the Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy, NY. I tried to capture closeups of the details so that we can have a reference of Galsha’s carving conventions.

The last image is what may likely be the original receipt from 1861 and I will confirm that with the curator, Stacy Draper, next week.

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Tags: Elijah Galusha, Historical Society, parlor furniture, RCHS, Rensselaer, Rosewood

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3 Responses to “Elijah Galusha Sofa Detail”

# Gordon Sissonon 23 Nov 2009 at 12:03 am

Finally…a Galusha sofa to see and study! The style is distinctive with the deeply carved rose, the floral petal and pistil, the turned acanthus leaf, the flowing ribbon, and also the c-scroll. The vine running down the leg to a flower on the knee extending down to the end of the leg and across to the middle floral carving is delicately executed as welll.
The bill of sale is a real treat to see too. Thanks for the treat!
# John Werryon 23 Nov 2009 at 9:20 am

Gordon, I feel the same, strange relief to finally have some “reference” images of Galusha. Something to compare to. I have many more photos of other pieces by Galusha coming shortly.

I even have photos of confirmed Baudouine chairs that are not the same as those that have been seen in all the reference books.
# 1881victorianon 23 Nov 2009 at 11:59 am

The flowers seem to compare “favorably” to my walnut set (yes?). This is most helpful! Thank you.