dkeller_nc
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For those interested, there is a unique Philadelphia tea table up for sale at Sotheby's "Important Americana" auction week after next. This table has apparently only been published once in Horner's Blue Book of Philadelphia Furniture, has remained in the orginal family, and was made by the "Garvan Carver". Horner described it as the "acme of perfection" among Philadelphia pie-crust tea tables, and the pre-auction estimate is $2-$6 Million dollars.
Photos of the table can be viewed by signing up with Sotheby's (sign-up is free) and browsing the Important Americana catalogue. It's worth a look for those of you that are interested in Chippendale carving/design - the carved decoration on the table is quite unique.
Photos of the table can be viewed by signing up with Sotheby's (sign-up is free) and browsing the Important Americana catalogue. It's worth a look for those of you that are interested in Chippendale carving/design - the carved decoration on the table is quite unique.