Bidspirit auction | Acanthus-Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed

Acanthus-Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed - Origin: Probably American Date: Mid-19th century, circa 1840-1860 Period/Style: Late Classical with Rococo Revival detail Materials: Mahogany and figured mahogany veneer, metal hardware and later textile lining Form: Full tester bed Description: Four tall posts, carved with spiraling acanthus foliage, support a shaped full tester with raised arched center, figured mahogany frieze and bold beaded molding. Ring-turned collars alternate with foliate-carved lower sections above cylindrical feet. The arched headboard centers a raised oval panel of figured mahogany within a beaded border. Shaped side rails meet a low scrolling footboard with voluted terminals. The tester underside is lined with gathered cream-colored fabric, drawn toward a central rosette and finished with contrasting trim. Dimensions: 104 in. H. Interior: 61 in. W, 74 in. L. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered surface wear, scuffs and edge wear. Later tester lining and added internal rail cleats. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 104 in