19th Century Half-Moon Table

This side table's smooth upper surface caps a wealth of intricacy below. Starting with the band that foots the tabletop, shields, vases plush with foliage, and scrolling elements carved in high relief span the half-moon shape and give way to two supporting legs. The legs' alternate smooth, slender segments with globes carved with more high-relief detail. A sequence of ram faces protrudes from each of the upper globes with ribbons threading their horns. The lower globes are more subtle with sequences of four-leaf floral cameos. Altogether, the piece appears heavy in material but weightless in placement which would suggest it was likely part of a larger piece of furniture.
19th century Half-Moon Table
19th century Half-Moon Table detail
19th century Half-Moon Table detail
19th century Half-Moon Table
19th century Half-Moon Table alternate leg
Inventory
Collection Number
17259
Building
Current Location
B1
Floor
Lower Level/Vault
Description
Details
This is a 19th century mahogany half-moon table that was likely an addition to a larger piece.
Artist
Framed
No
Width
27 1/2 inches
Height
31 inches
Length
55 inches
Donor
Donor Name
Jonathan Kemper
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video