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Correction: Description should read late 19th Century, probably Centennial. FINE NEW YORK FEDERAL STYLE INLAID MAHOGANY CARD TABLE. Late 19th Century, probably Centennial. The square table with ovolo corners having a thin crossbanded top above the conforming frieze of five oval figured mahogany veneered panels alternating with oval paterae, each with a floral sprig flanked by rectangular panels with bookend inlays, the central patera inlaid with a floral-filled classical urn, raised on five square tapered legs with bellflower inlay and crossbanded cuffs. Literature: For similar examples of these exuberant inlays of regional interest, see American Furniture: The Federal Period by Charles F. Montgomery: p. 322, plate 284, and p. 436, plate 444. SIZE: 29″ h. x 35″ w. x 17″ d. PROVENANCE: From a fine Connecticut home. CONDITION: Professionally restored and repolished with some cosmetic inlay restoration. The primary top having a one-inch wide veneer splice the full width of the table. The secondary top with old shrinkage cracks. Otherwise very good overall with strong inlays and good color. 9-93009 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |