An American Rococo Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed, mid-19th c., having faceted tapered cylindrical posts of Gothic inspiration, the arched scalloped headboard surmounted by a shell and scrolls, to bracketed side and foot rails, on disc feet, originally a full tester, Height 90 in., Int. Width 61 in., Int. D.- length 75 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. All carvings intact. Frame is sturdy. Will need cross beams to hold boxspring and/or mattress. Some staples and a Velcro strip present along bottom of footboard and parts of side boards. Crack to veneer on proper left column, in upper half, near headboard. Some of the crack has been previously filled. Small flake of veneer now lacking from that post, approx. ¼ in. sq. All carved detail intact. As listed in the catalog description, tester canopy now lacking however original metal dowels still present. A handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.