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John Henry Belter Henry Clay Reference Set Sale Results

February 5, 2007

In January we profiled the upcoming sale of 7 pieces from the reference set for John Henry Belter’s “Henry Clay” pattern here . The sale completed today with hammer prices far exceeding the expected ranges in all cases. Sold in 5 lots, the Rosewood set comprised of a sofa, méridienne, and two pair [...]

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Belter Parlor Furniture – Reference Set for the "Henry Clay" Pattern

January 28, 2007

Up for auction from St. Charles Galleries, Inc. are 7 pieces of John Henry Belter’s “Henry Clay” pattern parlor furniture. The exciting part of this sale is that these pieces are being deaccessioned from “Ashland,” The Estate of Henry Clay, Lexington, Kentucky. These are the reference pieces for the “Henry Clay” pattern. [...]

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John Henry Belter Chaise

January 13, 2007

Upcoming auction for a John Henry Belter Chaise Lounge from Grandview Antiques & Auctions. An identical (though double) labeled chaise by Belter is found on p. 120 of the book, American Furniture of the 19th Century by Eileen & Richard Dubrow. Starting bid is $3,000 and expected range is $6,000-$9,000. This piece [...]

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