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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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Macro Antiques: John Henry Belter Rosalie

February 2, 2010
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I though it would be interesting to see an angle of decorative arts that we don’t always see: the extreme close-up. I’ve pulled out my new macro lenses and have taken some close-ups of pieces that I own and will be sharing them over time in a new series of macro photography.  My antiques [...]

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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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John Henry Belter Cornucopia Sidechair

October 13, 2009

This Belter Cornucopia chair is seeing action from 8 bidders on Ebay at the moment with 2 days left to go. Currently bid to less than $1,000, these chairs can command $4,000-$6,000 at auction.
This variation appears to be ca. 1855 and does not have the rounded seat that other variations have.  I have also [...]

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Grand View And Jenack Auctions Results

September 30, 2009

Grand View Antiques & Auctions presented a wonderful collection of more than 400 period and Victorian items from estates in Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania at their September 12 sale held at the North Georgia Event Center, Dawsonville, GA.

The top Victorian furniture lot of the sale was the 16-piece Horner style mahogany dining [...]

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Exhibit: Suffolk County’s Role In The Civil War

September 24, 2009

Victorian furniture fans will be interested in an exhibit on display through November 14th March 2010 at the Suffolk county Historical Society.  This exhibit is focuses on the experiences of Long Island residents in the Civil War as well as some larger themes of the War.  Joan Bogart has helped by co-curating the Victorian parlor [...]

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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.
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