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Dressing table |
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Object numberRIF3012 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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DimensionsHeight: 29 1/4 in. (74.295 cm) Width of top: 32 in. (81.28 cm) Width of case: 30 1/4 in. (76.835 cm) Depth: 21 1/2 in. (54.61 cm) |
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Date174060 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Newport, Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany |
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ProvenanceJanet L. Auchincloss-Morris, Newport, Rhode Island; consigned by her estate to Christie's, New York, June 2, 1990, lot 220. Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York. Sotheby's, New York, January 18, 1998, lot 1723. Mr. and Mrs. J. William Middendorf, Washington D.C.. Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York |
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Associated namesChristie'sJanet Lee Norton Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc. Sotheby's J. William Middendorf II Mrs. J. William Middendorf |
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ConstructionAccording to the Sotheby's sale catalogue, a half-inch strip has been applied to the rear edge of the top; the secondary woods of the long drawer have been replaced; the top is secured with a later board fastened with screws. |
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BibliographySotheby's, New York, Important Americana, Furniture, and Folk Art, sale cat. (January 18, 1998), lot 1723, ill.Christie's, New York, Fine American Furniture, Silver, Folk Art, and Decorative Arts, sale cat. (June 2, 1990), lot 220, ill. |