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Lot 57
Sale 426 - Property from the Winter White House
Jan 23, 2016
11:00AM
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Estimate
$4,000 -
6,000
Price Realized
$16,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Louis XV Provincial Style Mahogany Banquet Table
20TH CENTURY
having a rectangular top with rounded corners over a plain undulating frieze, raised on channel molded cabriole legs ending in hoof feet. The dining room table is where the Kennedy clan enjoyed many meals. The seating arrangement strictly set with Joseph Kennedy, Sr., at the head of the table with Jack and John stationed on either sides of him. Rose sat at the opposite end flanked by Bobby and Teddy and the sisters, and later, the wives, filled in the center.The original length of the table was 18-ft during the Kennedy years and was graced by twelve Spanish Baroque Style walnut chairs. Years later, in order to accommodate two more guests at the table, Mr. Castle added an additional leaf for the table along with two made-to-match chairs.
Height 30 x length 191 1/2 x depth 44 inches (fully extended).
