Table - Double Lyre Base

1937

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a vintage wooden cabinet with intricate carved detailing, primarily in shades of rich brown with a polished finish. The cabinet stands on ornate, sculpted legs, with a textured wood grain surface. In the background, there is a plain off-white surface. The cabinet is centrally placed, with its main structure elevated on an elaborate base featuring decorative elements like scrollwork and animalistic motifs. The top section has two drawers with round, metallic handles, and the base is supported by clawed feet and carved designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 32"high; 21 1/2"x16"=top. Bottom 14 1/2x11 1/2 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5664

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: J. HOWARD IAMS. 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64579151

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