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| − | '''John Goddard''' (Dartmouth, MA, 1724 - Newport, RI, 1785) is a famous Newport, [[Rhode Island]] cabinetmaker of the 18th century. ''Goddard was widely recognized as one of early | + | '''John Goddard''' (Dartmouth, MA, 1724 - Newport, RI, 1785) is a famous Newport, [[Rhode Island]] cabinetmaker of the 18th century. ''Goddard was widely recognized as one of early [[America]]’s most talented cabinet-makers and his creations were sought-after by the port city’s most well-to-do merchants.'' [http://www.christies.com/about/press-center/releases/pressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=4511] |
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| − | An 18th century mahogany bureau table carved by Newport’s most celebrated cabinetmaker was sold for a stunning $5.7 million at Christie’s New York on 19 January 2011, placing it among the highest auction prices ever realized for an item of American furniture. [[Ibidem]] | + | An 18th century mahogany bureau table carved by Newport’s most celebrated cabinetmaker was sold for a stunning $5.7 million at Christie’s [[New York]] on 19 January 2011, placing it among the highest auction prices ever realized for an item of American furniture.<ref>[[Ibidem]]</ref> |
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*[http://www.redwoodlibrary.org/notables/goddard.htm John Goddard.] | *[http://www.redwoodlibrary.org/notables/goddard.htm John Goddard.] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:04, October 17, 2019
John Goddard (Dartmouth, MA, 1724 - Newport, RI, 1785) is a famous Newport, Rhode Island cabinetmaker of the 18th century. Goddard was widely recognized as one of early America’s most talented cabinet-makers and his creations were sought-after by the port city’s most well-to-do merchants. [1]
An 18th century mahogany bureau table carved by Newport’s most celebrated cabinetmaker was sold for a stunning $5.7 million at Christie’s New York on 19 January 2011, placing it among the highest auction prices ever realized for an item of American furniture.[1]
