Lot Essay
An almost identical lectern is in the collection of the Morgan Library is illustrated in L. Auchincloss, J.P. Morgan, The Financier as Collector, 1990, p. 98.
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE FOLDING WALNUT LECTERN
Each double scrolled support headed by a female term and continuing to foliage, on paw feet supporting a tasseled velvet shelf and joined by stretchers (replacements)-56in. (142cm.) high, 25in. (64in.) wide, 33in. (84cm.) depth open
Each double scrolled support headed by a female term and continuing to foliage, on paw feet supporting a tasseled velvet shelf and joined by stretchers (replacements)-56in. (142cm.) high, 25in. (64in.) wide, 33in. (84cm.) depth open