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2142
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EXTREMELY RARE MASSACHUSETTS QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY POLE SCREEN WITH CANDLE SHELF.

Mid 18th century, Boston. The figured mahogany panel with accentuated bowed crest and with notched ogival corners mounted with a candle shelf with matching grain and with canted corners and molded edge, joined to, and sliding on the pole with turned knop finial. The pole joined to a classical form ring turned standard with urn form base. Raised on delicate arching cabriole leg tripod base, each leg spurred at junction of leg to pedestal. The legs ending in pronounced angular platform pad feet. SIZE: Pole 60-1/2″ h. Screen 19″ h x 13-1/4″ w. Shelf 5″ d x 9-3/4″ W. CONDITION: Pole screen retains original surface now a dark chocolate brown color. The brass adjustable fasteners may be later replacements in Victorian era. The upper turned element of the pedestal beneath the pole has an old stabilization repair of a stress crack and is now secured with a screw. There appear to be no repairs or restoration to the legs or to the base of the pedestal. Overall very good. 52308-17 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2142


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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