Lot 23
An American Classical Carved Mahogany Daybed, early 19th c., slightly scrolled reeded crest rails, paneled head and footboard flanked by spiral turned columnar stiles, melon feet with brass ball terminals, molded rails, height 36 1/4 in., length 74 1/2 in., depth 30 3/8 in Provenance: Estate of Harry Howard, New Orleans. Note: The symmetry of the head and foot, the scroll crests, finely figured panel flanked by supports, and brass ball feet on this bed relate closely to two other daybeds from southern Louisiana, one descended in the Gurley family of East Feliciana Parish, the other from an estate in Avoyelles Parish. Reference: Holden, et.al. Furnishing Louisiana, Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835, pp. 388-389, fig. 17-18.
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