Lot 306
An American Rococo Carved Rosewood Half-Tester Bed, mid-19th c., New Orleans, accompanied by the original bill of sale from Prudent Mallard, 53-55 Royal Street, to J.W. Hincks, and noted 'paid for my daughter Jenny Hincks with her money, J.W. Hincks.' The pierced crest atop the gadrooned canopy with stylized vegetal scrolls, supported by tall posts framing a headboard, the pediment decorated with scrolls, shells and swag, the front bulbous legs terminating in tazza-form urns, with conforming carved rails, top probably with original upholstery, approximate measurements: height 126 in., length 88 in., width 61 in. Provenance: J. W. Hincks, by descent to the present owner. Note: One of the few bedroom suites documented to the shop of Prudent Mallard is at Gallier House, New Orleans. Interestingly, the bill of sale for the Reynes suite at Gallier and the bill of sale for the Hincks suite offered here both include a 'lit Victoria', a mirrored door armoire and a duchesse dressing table, as well as mattresses, pillows and mosquito netting for the bed.
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