Early 19th century, lacquered adjustable panel depicting a figure reading a book under a tree, standard terminating in a ring turned beehive, tripod base with scroll feet on brass balls.

52 x 16 1/4 x 16 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Panel with surface crazing and edge losses; cut and repair to one foot; some looseness to brass mounts at base; surface wear to ebonized finish; some insect damage; chipping and repairs to edges of beehive turnings.