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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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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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Wareroom Pieces of Prudent Mallard Sell at New Orleans Auction Galleries

October 27, 2009

NEW ORLEANS – October 10 and 11 found New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc. in full fall swing offering more than 1,200 important lots including some fabulous Victorian items. Of most interest was an elegant mid-19th century American Rococo Revival rosewood half-tester bed attributed to the New Orleans warerooms of Prudent Mallard.

What grabbed many a collector’s [...]

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Rococo Revival Duchesse Top Victorian Lot

October 14, 2009

NEW ORLEANS – Quite a nice selection of elegant Victorian items were offered at the September 26 and 27 event held by New Orleans Auction, St. Charles Gallery, Inc.. Unfortunately, many of these special pieces did not sell. However, those that did find new owners saw strong interest.
The piece of Victorian furniture that caused the [...]

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Thomas Brooks Dresser With Putto

September 7, 2009

I almost incorrectly used the term “cherub” to describe this winged male child that is represented in the crest of this dresser, but I remembered that I had wanted to do a little digging on the difference between the word cherub and another term that is sometimes used, putto.  After a quick look, I learned [...]

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Kirkwood Mansion Sale In Eutaw, Alabama

September 2, 2009

Saturday, September 5th, 2009 @ 10am there will be an onsite Estate Auction at Kirkwood Mansion in Eutaw, Alabama.  Hal Hunt will be selling the Contents of Kirkwood Mansion – the Estate Collection of Al and Danky Blanton which includes many classical and Victorian furnishings; a sampling of which are presented below.
There are many signed [...]

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Alexander Roux Chairs With Original Label

August 10, 2009

According to the label above which accompanies a pair of chairs currently for sale, these chairs were produced by Alexander Roux between 1848 and 1867 due to the 479 Broadway address mentioned.

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