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Mallard, Prudent – New Orleans Furniture
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The Prudent Mallard Legend
Prudent Mallard (1809 to 1879) was a renowned New Orleans nineteenth century merchant and probable cabinetmaker.
Prudence mallard biography examples
Many collectors and experts consider Mallard to be the leading, even iconic, figure in nineteenth century furniture in the lower South. Tom Halverson, Director of American Furniture and Decorative Arts for the New Orleans Auction Galleries believes that Mallard’s fame was well deserved.
“I believe that by the middle of the nineteenth century the name “Mallard” was almost a generic term used in Louisiana to describe a class or style of furniture.” He says, “Just as ‘Kleenex’ identifies facial tissue today,’”Mallard’ meant Rococo Revival style furniture then.”
A Soaring Legend
Louisiana has long had an atmosphere where myths and legends germinate into a blend of truth