August Americana
Description:
Federal Mahogany and Mahogany, Birch, and Rosewood Veneer Worktable, attributed to Judkins and Senter, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1810-20, the serpentine top above a conforming case of two rosewood-banded cockbeaded drawers, and medial shelf with scalloped edge below, all joined by quarter-engaged turned posts continuing to turned and reeded legs and feet, (repair, imperfections),ht. 30 3/4, wd. 17, dp. 17 1/2 in.
Literature: For a detailed discussion of similar Portsmouth-made worktables, see Brock Jobe, Portsmouth Furniture: Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast, pp. 269-272.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
left rear leg broken and repaired in reeded section below shelf, locks removed, some dividers from top drawer removed; wooden pulls replaced.
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Keywords
Brock JobeStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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