Lot 1454
American Gothic Revival Carved and Dark Stained Mahogany Pier Table
John Needles, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1845
The rectangular portor marble top with rounded corners, above an ogee and crenelated apron, raised on an openwork standard formed by arches and columnar supports continuing to a rectangular platform ending in bracket feet and casters, retains original stenciled paper label J. Needles. Height 29 inches, width 40 inches, depth 19 inches.
Provenance:
Dangerfield Family, Baltimore, Maryland
Exhibited:
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1976, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-70
Literature:
Katherine S. Howe and David B. Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-70 p. 35, no. 62 illus.


C Sold to Benefit the Lee B. Anderson Memorial Foundation

Sold for $5,000 (Includes Buyer's Premium)
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Marble has visible light scratches; large crack in the back left corner that has been repaired and painted in black, about 7 x 8 inches; some cracking and lifting to veneer on base; at least three of the crenellated elements have broken off and been glued back on; edges and base with old marks, scuffs, small chips, scratches throughout; label original to the best of our knowledge


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