January 12, 2010
Here’s another interesting find from the files of the Rensselaer County Historical Society in Troy, NY. This is an 1861 receipt to Richard P. Hart, Jr. for bedroom furniture provided by the firm of Pottier & Stymus, dated April 3rd, 1861. The writing on the rear appears to record the completion of payments totaling [...]
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September 28, 2008
I’m encouraged by some of the prices realized at the Fontaine sale yesterday. Here’s a sampling of some of the healthy results:
Meeks Hawkins sofa – $10,000
“Pottier & Stymus” Aesthetic Sideboard – $12,000
Meeks Rosewood Etagere – $50,000
Belter 3-piece Milwaukee parlor set – $21,000
Pierce-carved Belter slipper chair – $17,000 (expected $6-8k)
“R.J. Horner” Library Table – $15,000 (interesting [...]
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