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Hunzinger Parlor Suite Hits $17,925 at Neal’s Winter Estate Event

February 13, 2010
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As evidenced by the Hunzinger Parlor Suite sale, the results of Neal Auction Company’s Winter Estate Auction held January 30 and 31 are impressive indeed. Fine Victorian suites and cabinets were sale highlights.
Bearing the stamp of George Hunzinger, New York was this fabulous late 19th century American Renaissance carved and ebonized walnut parlor suite that [...]

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Philadelphia Sale in Louisiana

January 29, 2010
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Neal Auction’s latest sale is this weekend and it appears that the consignors with 19th Century furniture by famous Philadelphia makers will do better selling them in Louisiana than in Philadelphia area auctions.  I can’t blame them since Neal does such a great job.
I’m excited about this sale.  It is the first of the new [...]

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Did Henkels Produce Laminated Furniture?

January 9, 2010

Some text accompanying a recent auction ad caught my eye that had made reference to a laminated Rosewood parlor set that would be part of the upcoming sale.  I had seen the pattern many times before (as any a long-time Victorian (Rococo) collector has) and am familiar with its usual attribution to George Henkels as [...]

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North Georgia Antique Auction Starring Pottier & Stymus

January 7, 2010

North Georgia Antique Auction is offering up some fine Victorian pieces in their upcoming January 9th auction.  For me, this attributed Pottier & Stymus credenza with extensive ormolu bling is a standout.  I’ve seen those capitals and horse/chariot ormolu before but I can’t place it, even with some fairly involved searching of my research material.  [...]

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Decorative Inlay and Carving Featured at Kamelot Auction

January 5, 2010

By Susan Mellish
PHILADELPHIA – Close to 800 lots of Philadelphia architectural antiques and Victoriana made up the November 21 event held by Kamelot Auctions as they offered up a smorgasbord of furniture, lighting, art and rugs.

Victorian furniture and decorative items sold well with a pair of Victorian carved walnut cue racks of tripartite design bringing [...]

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Additional Photos of Rago’s “Tiffany Style” Chair

December 16, 2009

I know that many were interested in the recent Rago Arts and Auction sale of a pair of 1880/1890 Aesthetic Movement chairs for $390,400.   An outright attribution has not been made, however, the chair has been described as being similar to the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
I have provided additional images of the chairs [...]

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Egyptian Revival Credenza a Winner At Fontaine’s November Auction

December 9, 2009

By Susan Mellish
PITTSFIELD, MA – Finding an auction offering several items labeled “Horner” or “Belter” is a thrill. Finding an auction loaded with fabulous Victorian furniture including pieces by these makers and more is a special treat. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s November 21 sale was just such an event. Loads of wonderful Victorian era furniture were [...]

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