Gay, Eben Howard, b. 1858 · New York, Longmans, Green, & Co. · leaf 50
since visited every old-furniture shopin Fourth and Fifth Avenues without avail, and finallysought light from the audioneer, only to be informedthat he was pledged not to disclose the name of thereal buyer, — apparently a private colledlor. Isnt yours the common fate of all antiquarians,Miss Lee… … RECTANGULAR CENTRE TABLE Chippendale style. The central decoration of the frieze consists of a whorlof acanthus leaves, with spirals from which extend sweeping sprays outlining thelower frame in graceful curves. Cabriole legs terminating in knobbed volutefeet are similarly ornamented, while three…
Chippendale, Thomas, 1718-1779 · Furniture -- Collectors and collecting
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