possibly Italian, 19th century, round top on tripod pedestal base, 29 x 42-1/2 x 42-1/2 in.
Provenance: Gifted to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Pat McKnight in 1967; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
Literature: This lot is illustrated in Susan R. Stein, The Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello (Harry N. Abrams, New York City, 1993), p. 305, cat. no. 163.
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Gifted to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Pat McKnight in 1967; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
top broken in half, on half with numerous repairs to breaks, spots of minor discoloration, base with light typical wear
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