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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 857

American Rococo Revival Walnut Center Table, Prudence Mallard Provenance

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

mid 19th century, walnut with some faux rosewood graining, oval top with upholstery cover with tasseled fringes, pedestal base with leaf carved and scrolled legs, set on casters, 31-1/4 x 26-1/4 x 39 in.

Note: This table is mentioned in The Magazine Antiques, August 1944 p. 81, as among the possessions of Louise Mallard, Prudent Mallard's granddaughter: "...an oval rosewood table with carved pedestal". Prudent Mallard's will bequests to his son George "..a black center table"" also possibly referring to this table. The traditional provenance supports the connection- Prudent Mallard to George Mallard to Louise Mallard. 

Provenance: Descended through the Mallard family through Louise Mallard (Prudence Mallard's granddaughter); Purchased through New Orleans Auction Co., January 22, 2005; John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

Condition

modern upholstery (recovered in keeping with original colors as per family history), breaks and repairs at two legs (base fitted with later iron bracing, some associated minor losses), scattered losses at foot and pedestal turnings, scattered pest damage at caster wheels