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Prudent Mallard

Wareroom Pieces of Prudent Mallard Sell at New Orleans Auction Galleries

October 27, 2009

NEW ORLEANS – October 10 and 11 found New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc. in full fall swing offering more than 1,200 important lots including some fabulous Victorian items. Of most interest was an elegant mid-19th century American Rococo Revival rosewood half-tester bed attributed to the New Orleans warerooms of Prudent Mallard.

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Neal Auction – Spring Estates Auction – April 18th, 19th 2009

April 17, 2009

Neal Auction is preparing for another great sale this weekend, their Spring Estates Sale on Saturday April 18th and 19th.  The Victorian Furniture headliner for me in this sale is the Herter Brothers-attributed credenza shown above:
An Important American Renaissance Inlaid, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Parlor Cabinet, c. 1865, attributed to Herter Brothers, New York, [...]

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How About An Alexander Roux Under Your Christmas Tree?

December 3, 2008

Not that it would fit under a tree, but go with me on this one. Drop some hints to your special other someone that you’d like a nice hunt sidebaord attributed to Alexander Roux or a few Belter chairs under the tree when you wake up December 25th.  Tell them you won’t even peek [...]

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Book Review: Rococo – The Continuing Curve, 1730-2008

July 30, 2008

I picked up a copy of Rococo The Continuing Curve and thought I’d pass on some thoughts about it, which you should realize come from the mind of an antique furniture collector who only dabbles very slightly (currently) in other items of decorative art.  You’ll understand why I mention that in a minute.
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Book Review: Victorian Detail by Priscilla S. Meyer

May 18, 2008

I had previously mentioned that I’d be giving you a little more of a review on my latest book purchase, Victorian Detail, by Priscilla S. Meyer, so here goes.

Lise Bohm tipped me off to this book, as she occasionally does, and this time I hit some research paydirt immediately upon receiving it. I had [...]

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