August 23, 2009
Marked, signed, or labeled furniture in the Victorian era is the exception and not the norm. The higher-end furniture makers seemed to be as neglectful in this regard as any of the rest of the cabinetmakers. One of the most successful high-end makers, Herter Brothers, occasionally branded their furniture with “Herter Bro’s” and two [...]
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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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