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Table |
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Object numberRIF3448 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions26 × 33 × 26 in. (66.04 × 83.82 × 66.04 cm) |
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Date17401800 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Connecticut, or possibly made in Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMaple |
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MarksNone |
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Inscriptions"X," in chalk, on underside of top |
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ProvenanceJohn Walton, Inc., Griswold and Jewett City, Connecticut; sold to Marguerite and Arthur Riordan, Stonington, Connecticut; consigned to Christie's, New York, January 19, 2008, lot 589 |
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Associated namesMarguerite RiordanArthur Riordan Christie's John S. Walton, Inc. |
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ConstructionThe elliptical top?s two boards are held together by two butterfly joints, visible on its underside. It has a slightly rounded edge and is secured to its straight-skirted frame by multiple wood pins. The legs are connected to the frame by mortise-and-tenon joints, each having two wood pins. The slightly splayed turned, tapering legs end in flattened, shod pad feet. The table?s frame retains traces of black paint. Examined by P. E. Kane, January 14, 2008; notes compiled by T. B. Lloyd. |
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NotesThe base of the table is painted black. |
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BibliographyChristie's, New York, The Collection of Marguerite and Arthur Riordan, Stonington, Connecticut, sale cat. (January 18, 2008), 69, lot 589, ill. |