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"Dining Table of Mahogany, Style of Duncan Phyfe"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303806

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Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany, Style of Duncan Phyfe" rendered in pencil and watercolor.Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular table with curved corners has overhanging top; straight skirt; two vasiform turned pedestals, each terminating in four cabriole legs with brass paw feet and casters. Pedestal urns have reeded carving; legs have carved acanthus leaves at knees. Title is handprinted in pencil. Handwritten notes on the back give model number 10020 and sales price of $275.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
dining tables
Adam Style
renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (11 1/8 x 15 1/8) inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.003.002.001

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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