Comments on: Pottier & Stymus Egyptian Revival Two-Piece Parlor Set http://rarevictorian.com/2008/10/pottier-stymus-egyptian-revival-two-piece-parlor-set.html The definitive Victorian antique furniture destination Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:41:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: james conrad http://rarevictorian.com/2008/10/pottier-stymus-egyptian-revival-two-piece-parlor-set.html/comment-page-1#comment-923 james conrad Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:22:24 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=1366#comment-923 Interesting, for whatever reason, this style of furniture is out of fashion and therefore offers collectors a really good buy opportunity. One never knows whats going to be "hot" tomorrow. Cowan's had a late federal/classical period "Mummy" chest with 2 fully carved figures up for auction 6 months or so ago and it didnt sell. It now sits in the "peek in the warehouse" section unassigned. http://www.cowanauctions.com/upcoming_peek_view_item.asp?ItemId=27161 Interesting, for whatever reason, this style of furniture is out of fashion and therefore offers collectors a really good buy opportunity. One never knows whats going to be “hot” tomorrow.

Cowan’s had a late federal/classical period “Mummy” chest with 2 fully carved figures up for auction 6 months or so ago and it didnt sell. It now sits in the “peek in the warehouse” section unassigned.

http://www.cowanauctions.com/upcoming_peek_view_item.asp?ItemId=27161

]]> By: RareVictorian http://rarevictorian.com/2008/10/pottier-stymus-egyptian-revival-two-piece-parlor-set.html/comment-page-1#comment-922 RareVictorian Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:20:16 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=1366#comment-922 I do not have that one Lise, but will put it on the wish list. Drew, I agree there is the possibility of a great deal on this particular set. For me, as you, I like the go-big-or-go-home Victorian. "go big" meaning not subtle. I do not have that one Lise, but will put it on the wish list.

Drew, I agree there is the possibility of a great deal on this particular set. For me, as you, I like the go-big-or-go-home Victorian. “go big” meaning not subtle.

]]> By: lise bohm http://rarevictorian.com/2008/10/pottier-stymus-egyptian-revival-two-piece-parlor-set.html/comment-page-1#comment-921 lise bohm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:48:55 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=1366#comment-921 John, Do you have the book "The Sphinx and the Lotus"? You may enjoy reading it. It is an exhibit catalog that was published by the Hudson River Museum in 1990. In it you will find Egyptian Revival adverstisement, clocks, furniture influenced by the Egyptian design from 1865-1935. A parlor set similar to yours was in this exhibit (it is not pictured in the book). Lise John,

Do you have the book “The Sphinx and the Lotus”? You may enjoy reading it. It is an exhibit catalog that was published by the Hudson River Museum in 1990. In it you will find Egyptian Revival adverstisement, clocks, furniture influenced by the Egyptian design from 1865-1935. A parlor set similar to yours was in this exhibit (it is not pictured in the book).

Lise

]]> By: drew49 http://rarevictorian.com/2008/10/pottier-stymus-egyptian-revival-two-piece-parlor-set.html/comment-page-1#comment-920 drew49 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:15:22 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=1366#comment-920 Hi! This is a really nice set that can only be appreciated by viewing the close-up photos. I like it, but I have to admit part of the joy of all Victorian furniture (for me) is its "over-the-top" shock value. Some discerning individual may get a good buy on this one. Thanks! Hi!
This is a really nice set that can only be appreciated by viewing the close-up photos. I like it, but I have to admit part of the joy of all Victorian furniture (for me) is its “over-the-top” shock value. Some discerning individual may get a good buy on this one.
Thanks!

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