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Alexander Roux or Pottier & Stymus?

January 23, 2008

If you’re new to Rare Victorian or you just missed the first-ever post, I’ll mention again that this blog was initially created as a real-time journey as I educate myself in the niche of rare Victorian furniture. This blog just recently hit the one year birthday mark and that makes me very happy since [...]

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Pottier & Stymus Center Table

April 18, 2007

Up for sale is a center table attributed to Pottier & Stymus by Heritage Auction Galleries. Circa 1870, this table includes Rosewood, ebonized and giltwood elements with marquetry inlay. The chalice in the stretcher is usually a good sign of a high-end maker such as Herter Brothers or in this case, Pottier & [...]

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Néo-grec Cabinet with Wedgewood Plaques

February 16, 2007

Up for bidding is a 1870’s Renaissance Revival cabinet with wedgewood plaques. According to the seller, the cabinet is mahogany with pine on the back with bronze ormolu mounts, brass trimming, gilt incising, and an inlay detail line on the top areas. There are actually three plaques: one round on each door flanking [...]

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Museum Quality Antiques Auction

February 2, 2007

Antiquarian Traders has a 1343 lot auction scheduled for February 8th and it will include some of the most famous names in furniture making from the Victorian era. 28 items up for bid by R.J. Horner or Horner Brothers, 17 by Pottier & Stymus, 5 by J & JW Meeks, 1 by Belter, [...]

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Pottier and Stymus Labeled Walnut Bedstead

January 24, 2007

Up for auction on February 3rd from the New Orlean’s-based Neal Auction Company is an impressive Renaissance Bedstead attributed to Pottier and Stymus. I have blogged about several of the other items in this particular auction and it is shaping up to be a Rare Victorian extravaganza (13 Belters alone). Bids on the [...]

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Alexander Roux, Pottier & Stymus Tables

January 24, 2007

Up for auction from the Neal Auction Company is a Walnut Center Table attributed to Alexander Roux. What is interesting are the Jelliff-like Minerva busts and the wolf masques that adorn the legs and skirt. Starting price is $5,000 with expected range of $7,000-$10,000. This is a live auction and it will [...]

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Pottier & Stymus Aesthetic Pedestal

January 23, 2007

Up for auction is a fine pedestal being attributed to Pottier & Stymus by the seller. Auction runs until February 1st and is starting at $1,125 (reserve is not met). Auction can be seen here.
Seller’s Description:
All original ebonized gold gilded incise adorned Pedestal. It has some nicks and dings, some loss of [...]

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