John Dickinson, Prototype African table for the

John Dickinson
Prototype African table for the Firehouse, San Francisco

USA, c. 1973
carved and stained pine
16.5 w × 20 h in (42 × 51 cm)

Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent to Carlene Safdie

Literature: Modern Americana: Studio Furniture From High Craft to High Glam, Iovine and Merrill, pg. 230 illustrates this example in situ
Condition Report: This table was carved and used as a form in the production process for casting later examples in plaster. The prototype form displays flaws based on its use within the production process which consist of moderate wear throughout with small impression and scuffs to the top and legs. One foot has been repaired. A corner of that foot has been re-attached to the rest of the foot. There is wood filler around the connection point of the legs to the top with some slight stable fissures within those spots. There is a 6" stable fissure to the underside along with a 2" stable fissure in the same proximity. There is a small loss within one connection spot between one leg and the underside.