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Lot 805

Virginia Classical Carved Mahogany Table

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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

Norfolk area, attributed to James Woodward, circa 1820, back of interior rail inscribed "G. M. D. Atlanta", shaped top above a paneled figured mahogany skirt, baluster and beehive turned supports, on leaf carved hairy paw legs and feet, 27-3/4 x 46 x 21-1/2 in.

Note:

For related examples and more on Woodward's work, see Newbern & Melchor, Classical Norfolk Furniture, 1810-1840.

Condition

one D shaped front corner block replaced, extensive pest damage to some rails with associated losses including veneer losses at one side skirt, legs and feet in good condition, one with minor regluing at joint, stains and varnish distress to top with scattered scratches, formerly part of a three part table (small holes in back edge of top for attaching to a central section)