From the monthly archives:

January 2007

R.J. Horner Griffin Sofa

January 29, 2007

Up for sale is a R.J. Horner Carved Griffin Sofa with griffins that are an impressive 21″ tall. The griffins also have the tell-tale rat tail (say that 3 times fast!) that was common on R.J. Horner pieces.
The dimensions of the sofa are 82 1/2 inches long, 38 1/2 inches to the top, 31 [...]

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Belter Parlor Furniture – Reference Set for the "Henry Clay" Pattern

January 28, 2007

Up for auction from St. Charles Galleries, Inc. are 7 pieces of John Henry Belter’s “Henry Clay” pattern parlor furniture. The exciting part of this sale is that these pieces are being deaccessioned from “Ashland,” The Estate of Henry Clay, Lexington, Kentucky. These are the reference pieces for the “Henry Clay” pattern. [...]

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1880’s Victorian Billiard Chandelier

January 27, 2007

As someone that collects Victorian Furniture for a Victorian home, modern or even “restoration” reproduction lighting ends up looking out of place so I have installed and display many pieces of period lighting.
Here is one fixture that I wish I had hanging over my pool table in the parlor. I believe the seller of [...]

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Pottier and Stymus Labeled Walnut Bedstead

January 24, 2007

Up for auction on February 3rd from the New Orlean’s-based Neal Auction Company is an impressive Renaissance Bedstead attributed to Pottier and Stymus. I have blogged about several of the other items in this particular auction and it is shaping up to be a Rare Victorian extravaganza (13 Belters alone). Bids on the [...]

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Belter and Meeks Chairs

January 24, 2007

Up for auction are two Belter Rosewood Slipper Chairs similar to the one found on p. 56 of “The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival” by Schwartz, Stanek, and True. Bidding starts at $3,000 and expected range is $5,000 – $7,000. I suspect they will go at the lower end [...]

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Alexander Roux, Pottier & Stymus Tables

January 24, 2007

Up for auction from the Neal Auction Company is a Walnut Center Table attributed to Alexander Roux. What is interesting are the Jelliff-like Minerva busts and the wolf masques that adorn the legs and skirt. Starting price is $5,000 with expected range of $7,000-$10,000. This is a live auction and it will [...]

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Pottier & Stymus Aesthetic Pedestal

January 23, 2007

Up for auction is a fine pedestal being attributed to Pottier & Stymus by the seller. Auction runs until February 1st and is starting at $1,125 (reserve is not met). Auction can be seen here.
Seller’s Description:
All original ebonized gold gilded incise adorned Pedestal. It has some nicks and dings, some loss of [...]

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