From the monthly archives:

March 2007

John Jelliff Sofa with Carved Bust Armrests

March 27, 2007

Up for sale is a John Jelliff sofa with armrests adorned with carved female profiles. This sofa has a floating central back area to the typical Renaissance three part back. Bidding starts at $4,750 and can be seen here.

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John Henry Belter Slipper Chair

March 26, 2007

Up for bidding is a Rosewood pierced slipper chair by John Henry Belter. Chairs of identical overall form with variations in the carved detail can be seen in both “The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival” by Schwartz, Stanek, True and “American Furniture of the 19th Century” by Eileen and Richard [...]

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1886 George Hunzinger Chair

March 23, 2007

Here’s a great George Hunzinger signed chair made of Walnut measuring 32″ by 19″. Bidding starts at $1,500 with shipping at $109. This auction ends on April 2nd and can be seen here.

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Meeks Stanton Hall Sofa

March 19, 2007

Up for sale is a Meeks Stanton Hall Pattern rosewood sofa. There isn’t much condition information but I can see nicks and scratches in the legs, arms and skirt. Bidding starts at $4,125 and expected range is $12,500 to $17,500. Bidding ends March 24th.

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Ferdinando Aesthetic Ivory Inlaid Table

March 19, 2007

Here is a very complex and detailed table with ivory, silver, copper, and mother of pearl inlays. The cherub scene in the middle of the table can’t be missed. The table is surrounded rather than supported by four caryatid figures with paw feet. This is the first piece by Ferdinando (attributed) that [...]

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John Henry Belter Rosalie Pattern Sofa

March 18, 2007

I have never seen this from Belter before – a solid laminated back to the sofa – all rosewood. The pattern is Rosalie (no grapes) Circa 1850. Dimensions 39″h x 82″l x 32″d. Bidding starts at $3,000 and expected range is $6,000 to $8,000. The sofa will be sold on March 24th [...]

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Signed Mitchell & Rammelsberg Renaissance Revival Bedroom Set

March 18, 2007

Here is a two-piece signed Mitchell & Rammelsberg Renaissance Revival bedroom set with gothic design elements. This set is of monumental dimensions with each piece measuring over 9 1/4 feet tall. Bidding ends the 24th and starts at $4,000. Expected range is $8,000 to $12,000. More from the listing:

Monumental American walnut [...]

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