Lot Essay
A Candlestand with identical legs, carved with C-scrolls and leaf motif is illustrated in Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., The Arts and Crafts of Newport, Rhode Island, 1640-1820 (Newport, 1954), p. 81, no. 53.
Details
A QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY CANDLESTAND
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, 1740-1770
With circular flame-figured top above a tapering columnar and urn-turned pedestal, on three cabriole legs carved with C-scrolls and midrib ending in a carved leaf on the knee and with shod slipper feet--26 1/2in. high, 15 1/2in. diameter (top)
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, 1740-1770
With circular flame-figured top above a tapering columnar and urn-turned pedestal, on three cabriole legs carved with C-scrolls and midrib ending in a carved leaf on the knee and with shod slipper feet--26 1/2in. high, 15 1/2in. diameter (top)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, June 12, 1982, Lot 195
Israel Sack, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenwood
Donald R. Sack
Israel Sack, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenwood
Donald R. Sack