Second quarter 19th century, probably Paris, ME. The rectangular top with pronounced turret corners above the conforming frieze fitted with a single cedar drawer with tapering ring turned cylindrical legs headed by noteworthy turned pilasters with twelve suppressed disc turnings. The table terminating in turnip feet. The stand with exceptional simulated rosewood graining within green and mustard yellow lined borders. The side panels decorated with a single strawberry, the drawer front with a strawberry filled basket. NOTE: A select and small number of these stands have been discovered in recent years. Few retain an absolutely original untouched paint surface. This example is totally original with exceptionally bold and fine structural elements to which none can compare. REFERENCE: American Painted Furniture by Cynthia V.A. Schaffner and Susan Klein page 112 illustration 5.9 for a nearly identical example. This work table was also attributed to South Paris, ME. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, as noted above. 52335-4 (15,000-25,000)