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Re: 1950's victorian fainting couch
It is Victorian and appears to be of the eastlake style. Victorian in age, more like 1880s/1890s. You are correct on the reupholstery. They come up all the time at auction for $100-$400. What you paid is what I'd expect on the retail side of things, some are listed all the way up into the $1500-$2000 range but as I said are readily available much cheaper. The seller probably made $300-$400. Sounds like you are happy with it and that's all that matters. I'm very confused as to what a COA would be mentioned. Common furniture pieces I have never heard of having COA's, the value and rarity don't dictate it. I presume he will be giving you the bill of sale detailing the lot when he purchased it if anything.