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Deaccessions including rare American furniture led by an early sawn dressing table from NY or CT, an NC dressing table, a CT Pilgrim Century court cupboard, a Kings County, NY, kast, Thomas Sully’s artist’s cabinet, furniture ex Garbisch, Garvan, Amory Haskell, and others; a Jacques Gruber Art Nouveau bookcase and Aesthetic Movement furniture; 50 samplers including Otis (Boston) and Lee (Philadelphia) families; Continental furniture, clocks, and a room screen by Gaston Priou; fine art by James Butler, Arthur B. Davies, Blakelock, Abraham Walkowitz, Whistler, and others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Rare American Classical Marble Top Pedestal Table, Probably New York
Lot 570

Rare American Classical Marble Top Pedestal Table, Probably New York

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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circa 1830s, marble top, three hoofed feet, 34 1/4 × 16 in. x 16 in.

Provenance: Probably acquired prior to 1941 by Hope Norman Bacon Gardner (Mrs. Paul E. Gardner), Long Island, NY.; purchased at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York City, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Note: According to Brooklyn Museum files, this pedestal table was exhibited in "Classical America, 1815-1845" but does not appear to be illustrated.

Exhibited: Presidential Reception Room, US National Museum, Washington, DC, January 10-October 5, 1964; "Classical America, 1815-1845", The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ., April 22-September 22, 1963; Gertz Department Store, "Presidential Reception Room Installation", Jamaica, NY., 1958; National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, January 10-March 10, 1964.

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Probably acquired prior to 1941 by Hope Norman Bacon Gardner (Mrs. Paul E. Gardner), Long Island, NY.; purchased at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York City, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

losses to top rim, losses to veneer, abrasions particularly to feet Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.

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