american-rococo-plantation-bed
Lot 457
American Rococo Plantation Bed
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely New Orleans, circa 1830-40, mahogany and mahogany veneers, the tall tapering clustered posts, blocked at base, support a flared ogee molded cornice on tester (the underside with pleated starburst fabric) shaped headboard and footboard and side rails, the former with applied central carved cartouche, the latter with acanthus carvings. With custom box spring and fitted mattress.

114 x 84 x 72; interior: 76 x 66 in.

Purchased from a Charleston, South Carolina estate.

Minor chipping and scuffing to feet; overall very good condition.

$5,000 - 8,000