Up for sale is a center table attributed to Pottier & Stymus by Heritage Auction Galleries. Circa 1870, this table includes Rosewood, ebonized and giltwood elements with marquetry inlay. The chalice in the stretcher is usually a good sign of a high-end maker such as Herter Brothers or in this case, Pottier & Stymus (attr. and unmarked). 29.75 inches high x 47.5 inches wide x 33 inches deep. Bidding starts at $3,750 and expected range is $15,000 to $25,000 though I don’t anticipate it to come near the higher end.

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Sorry the blog has been quiet since the 9th but I’ve been buried in business meetings this week and I finally have a few moments to look for some great Victorian furniture.

This particular sale featuring this Meeks sofa is literally about 5 miles from my house. I will be profiling several of the other John H. Belter, Meeks, Alexander Roux and Hunzinger pieces from this upcoming sale in future posts.

This is a J & JW Meeks “Hartford” sofa according to the seller, Willam Bunch Auctions. It is made of rosewood and is adorned with grape and floral carvings. Bidding starts at $4,000 and expected range is $8,000 to $12,000. You can see more details and photos here.

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Not sure if this is truly a Meeks table as the seller attributes it to. I could not find any table in my reference books that have a similar stretcher basket of nuts and leaves nor have the mini-urns. If I were to buy a Meeks or Belter table I’d be looking for the pierced styles but this table certainly has impressive carvings, especially when considering the stretcher. Bidding ends April 16th. Price is currently at $1,125 with reserve not met.

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