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Lingerie Chest Signed Alexander Roux

November 8, 2008

I just noticed this signed Alexander Roux piece in today’s Bob Courtney sale.  It is always exciting to have a Roux piece bearing the original stencil of it’s maker.  The expected sale range reflects this importance ($15,000 to $20,000) and it will be interesting to watch what price this item closes at since it is [...]

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10-Piece Belter Parlor Set at Bob Courtney November 8th

November 5, 2008

Bob Courtney Auctions has a sale coming up on on Saturday, November the 8th that will include the six brethren to the above four John Henry Belter side chairs.  The complete set is being categorized as following Belter’s “Henry Clay” pattern.
The issue that I have with this set (not even having looked at condition yet) [...]

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Bob Courtney Auction Underway

May 17, 2008

Bob Courtney’s Spring 2008 sale is underway and has many pieces up for sale that Rare Victorian readers would be itching to own. The cabinet to the right is part of the sale and is attributed to one of my favorite cabinetmakers – Allen and Brother from Philadelphia.
You can peruse the full catalog here. [...]

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