Chippendale Serving Table
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Description
Very fine George III mahogany serving table attributed to Thomas Chippendale, the well figured serpentine top with deep under molding, the apron with central tablet featuring a carved snake handled urn with guttae drops, the apron with carved patera and foliate carved molding, the leg with fluted panels with pin hole details over tapering forms with carved money pattern and fluting and ending in spade feet, the whole with great surface and rich patination, the underside and back with distinctive red wash.
Provenance: Vernay and Jussel
The Chippendale firm supplied several known serving tables of this form, all slightly different, for such commissions as Paxton House and Goldborough Hall. -
More Information
Period: 18th Century Materials: mahogany Condition: overall very good original condition Creation Date: 1770 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Chippendale Book References: " The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale," Christopher Gilbert, "The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Junior" Judith Goodison Dealer Reference #: SKU00000924 Incollect Reference #: 546591 -
Dimensions
W. 82 in; H. 33 in; D. 27 in; W. 208.28 cm; H. 83.82 cm; D. 68.58 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.