$4,500
American, 19th century. A striking mahogany veneered banquet or dining table, the round top expanding to monumental length with the addition of eight extension leaves, the two demilune or semicircular ends each decorated with four triangular veneers of stunning flame mahogany veneers, the frieze with high relief carved paterae, raised on heavily pierced carved base with pierced carved scrolls, with high relief carved flowers, acanthus leave, and fruit, framed by molded panels, raised on a molded base on casters. Approximate height 30", length including all extension leaves 138", depth 60.5", diameter of top without leaves 59.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-18