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The Estate of Joseph T. Butler, Tarrytown, New York

Sat, Apr 25, 2015 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 26, 2015 11:00AM EDT
Lot 516

CLASSICAL CARVED MAHOGANY CARD TABLE, NEW YORK, ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL ALLISON (1773-1855)

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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The rectangular hinged top with rounded corners, opening to a mahogany gaming surface, above the cushion molded frieze, carved at the corners with rosettes, raised on incurved foliate carved supports terminating in serpent masks, joined by a tripartite shelf, raised on elaborately carved winged legs with foliate carved scrolled knees with eagle head feet. 29 3/4 x 37 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.Note: An identical card table from The Wunsch Americana Foundation was exhibited in the New York State Museum, Albany, NY, in 1988; NEW YORK FURNITURE, The Federal Period, 1788 - 1825. The note in the catalog reads as follows: This intricately carved table has acanthus-leaf and scroll-carved legs terminating with dragons'-heads on a shelf supported by feet carved in the shape of an eagle's head. Its attribution is based on a virtually identical card table in a private collection bearing the label of Michael Allison, circa 1820.""
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Arnoff Pack & Ship 
Fine Arts Services 
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Terri Proper 
351 Millerton Road 
Lakeville, CT 06039 
T (860) 435-2909 
F (860) 435-8119 
tproper@arnoff.com 
 
 
 
Arnoff Pack & Ship 
Fine Arts Services 
DHL/FedEx/UPS & LTL 
Ashwani Dogra 
1282 Dutchess Turnpike 
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 
T (845) 790-6281 
F (845) 452-3606 
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UPS Store #4541 
Elise Anderson
Todd O'Brien
Kings Mall 
1200 Ulster Avenue (#35A) 
Kingston, New York 12401 
tel #845-336-4877 
fax#845-336-3832 
email: store4541@theupsstore.com 
 
 
 
Meticulous Movers
 Owners: Josh and Mike
 T: 845-256-7047
 F: 845-256-7039
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Frank LaBarbera's
Specializing in Fine Arts & Antique Furniture Moving 
Local and Long Distance
Phone: 845-355-7770
Fax: 845-355-7771
Email: info@franklabarbera.com
P.O. Box 100
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Gander and White
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Cadogan Tate
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