Lot 890
A Louisiana Carved Walnut Low-Post Youth Bedstead, early 19th c., melon-shaped headboard with spurs, turned posts topped by ball finials, turned and tapered feet, height 47 1/2 in., length 76 in., width 30 in. Note: Later side rails Note: The use of spurs with the melon shape is atypical, however, antoher example from the ex-collection of Dr. Ignatius DeMatteo was found in the attic of the old Spanish Custom House on Bayou St. John in New Orleans. Reference: Holden, Bacot, Gontar, et. al. Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835. 2010, p. 382.
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