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Lot 696
Description:
A Fine Louisiana Classical Mahogany Bibliothèque, mid-19th c., probably New Orleans, beaded cornice, molded frieze, two glazed and paneled doors enclosing shelf interior, flanked by baluster-turned and barley-twist stiles, ogee plinth, bracket feet, height 94 in., width 59 1/2 in., depth 20 in.
- Literature: Reference: Dubrow. American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880. p. 137. Otto. American Furniture of the 19th Century, pl 284, 285, 289.
- Notes: Note: The proportions and execution of the glazed and paneled doors on this lot are nearly identical to those on an American Classical mahogany bibliothèque from the collection of Dr. George Crozat and sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 47 at Houmas House on May 17, 2003. The distinctive turned stiles and bracket feet on this bibliothèque relate to those on a mahogany washstand documented to Prudent Mallard (Sèvres/New Orleans 1809-1879) now at Gallier House in New Orleans. The beading on the cornice of this lot also relates to an additional number of known Mallard examples including the bed and armoire made for Isabel Puig, now at the Louisiana State Museum and the well-known "Lansdowne" bed in Natchez.
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July 18, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US
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