$4,250
American, 20th century. Pair of figural Blackamoor polychrome painted plaster stands or side tables by artist Josephine Mead (Atlanta/Chicago, 1919 - 2000). Each stand with removable square lacquered and parcel gilt tray top, the 4 corners hung with gilded tassels and supported by a seated Blackamoor with legs crossed on a plinth base. Signed to the underside of each tray and impressed signature on the back of plinth 'Jo Mead'. Height 23.25'', width 13.5'', depth 13.5''. Note: An identical pair of Jo Mead Blackamoor tables/stands were sold for $1600.00 at Rago Arts and Auction Center, August Great Estates Auction, Aug 8, 2009, Lot 108: BLACKAMOOR TABLES.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-06-28
