A FINE AND RARE FEDERAL CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY OCTAGONAL WORK TABLE Circa 1805, New York, attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Sotheby's New York, January 28, 1988, lot 1810

secondary wood poplar, white pine and cidrella, appears to retain original lock, lacking internal needle/pen tray, top cracked along length, slight yellowing to varnish
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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An identical table with an inset marble top is now in The Metropolitan Museum of Art and illustrated in American Antiques From the Israel Sack Collection, vol. I, p. 73, fig. 232.