important-george-ii-carved-mahogany-tripod-table
Lot 220
Important George II Carved Mahogany Tripod Table
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1750, featuring a choice Santo Domingo figured mahogany single board top with relief carved stepped and molded pie-crust edge, batten and birdcage support, baluster shaped standard featuring robust acanthus leaf carving, tripod base featuring high arched cabriole legs with relief carved acanthus knees, pierced and scrolled return, terminating in hairy paw feet.

29.25 x 32 x 31.75 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

The Collection of Henry P. McIlhennry, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Henry P. McIlhenry, Philadelphia, May 20-21, 1987, Lot 301.
With Hyde Park Antiques, New York, in 1987.
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III, January 26, 2010, Lot 405.

Retaining a mellow overall surface with pleasing patina.

Bottom edge of top with crack and repair, battens reset; age appropriate slight warping to top; expected light surface wear and scratching; two legs with break and repair below knee; triangular iron brace to underside; lacking inset casters.

$15,000 - 25,000