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Monumental Neo-Grec Clock
I've received some pictures of a clock recently acquired by Ralph & Pamela Krainik of the House of Seven Gables in Baraboo, WI. Their website is worth a visit to tour their beautiful 17-room 1860 Gothic Revival home.
John Jelliff "Elbow" Armchairs
I ran across these unattributed chairs at an upcoming auction with an unusual design element that I recognized - arms that float on protruding elbows. According to the Newark Museum's "Century of Revivals" publication, t
Alexander Roux Sideboard Sold - $178,250
Update: Well, the Alexander Roux labeled sideboard went for $178,250 including the buyers premium (hammer price $155k). Hopefully it's headed for a museum and not hidden away somewhere.
Gothic Revival Armchair
Coming up for auction within striking distance of my SUV is this Gothic Revival armchair ca. 1860. This chair is profiled in "The Big Book of Antique Furniture" by Lindquist (which I find to be a valuable reference for t
New York Renaissance Revival Center Table
Coming up for auction from GoAntiques Live is this Rosewood ebonized, inlaid, gilt-incised, and bronze-mounted center table (that's a lot of bling). I believe this is the same table that Lise Bohm is selling for $17,500
A Bevy of Belters
A bunch of John Henry Belter's simpler designs are coming up for auction from Flomaton and Thomaston. I've provided a quick pick list below. There are a few scroll pattern chairs and sofa, a pair of "Rosalie" chairs, and
Alexander Roux Sideboard Reminder
As mentioned in a previous post, don't forget this important and labeled Alexander Roux sideboard is coming up for auction on the 30th...
Merklen Parlor Table
Sometimes we get presented an opportunity to trade up on our furniture collection and this weekend I had that opportunity. "Trade Up" is the phase when "Add" is no longer a possibility due to space. While perusing one of
1880s/1890s Onyx and Metal Parlor Table
I am selling one of the pieces from my house as I just can't find "the right place" for it amongst the rest of my collection. It is rather sizable as far as parlor tables go (34"h x 24.5"w x 30.5"d) as most tables of the
John Henry Belter "Rosalie with Grapes" Sofa
Up for auction is a John Henry Belter Rosalie with grapes pattern sofa, offered by Depew Auction Gallery from Atlanta, GA. You can see an identical sofa in the Belter book by Schwartz, et al. on page 60. I can't see any
George Hunzinger Candle Stand
Unfortunately I was too late on purchasing a nice table from Antiquarian Traders, pictured above. It had previously been sold by the time that I inquired and had not yet been removed from one of the many sites that they
Alexander Roux Labeled Hunt Sideboard
Coming up at auction on August 30th will be a fantastic labeled Alexander Roux Hunt Sideboard. I would say that this one is at least on par with the one at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A Roux sideboard achieved a hamm
George Hunzinger Patent 1866 Folding Chair
Up at auction is a George Hunzinger stamped chair, patented in 1866. This chair design is depicted on page 51 of "The Furniture of George Hunzinger, Invention and Innovation in Nineteenth-Century America" by Barry Harwoo
Inlaid Renaissance Revival Credenza
Coming up for sale is a Renaissance Revival credenza done in the style that Alexander Roux, Pottier & Stymus, Herter Brothers and the other New York makers would have produced. This piece has gold incising, inlay pan
Kilian Brothers Aesthetic Pedestal
Usually I profile a piece before it actually sells, but in this case I'm doing so after the sale. Here's an Aesthetic pedestal that sold for $2,100 this past weekend on Ebay. A few noteworthy elements of this piece point
John Jelliff Carvings Update
I ran into yet another carving style for the Jelliff arms after I submitted the post yesterday, so I am adding it here. A Jelliff-attributed sofa just went for sale with the above arms including something I've never seen
John Jelliff Carved Bust Arms Analysis
There is a sidechair for sale on Ebay that is not attributed to any particular maker, but by zooming in on the arms one can see a carved Jenny Lind bust that normally would point to the chair being made by John Jelliff.
R.J Horner? No, Stickley-Brandt
Here's a parlor set that will be sold at auction by Steven's Auction Company during their July 27th/28th sale that is marked down as a Horner set. I have seen this same set attributed to Horner and Karpen in the past but
J & JW Meeks Side Chairs - Stanton Hall
Up for auction is a pair of J & JW Meeks side chairs made in the Stanton Hall pattern with coral damask upholstery. Expected sale range is $1,200 to $1,500 with starting price of $600. Here's a pair of the same chair
Another Furniture Maker Attribution Rant
You've seen my previous posts on the problems with attributions. I wanted to share one more related theme that I tend to encounter too often when I write to antique sellers about the pieces that they are selling.If I'm l
Leon Marcotte Credenza
Sometimes you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone and I have just learned that lesson very recently. I recently purchased the above pictured credenza at a small auction house in the country that usually doesn't hav
Charles Boudoine (not Belter) Armchair
Up for Auction is a very nice Rococo Rosewood armchair I will attribute to Charles Boudoine, and I believe incorrectly marked as John Henry Belter for it's auction. In looking at the listing, the "earlobe" carving on the
Hunzinger Lollipop Settee
Here's' the George Hunzinger Lollipop Settee from the "The Furniture of George Hunzinger Invention and Innovation in Nineteenth Century America" by Barry R. Harwood on page 131. Thanks go out to Joan Bogart who provided
George Hunzinger Settees
I am posting this pic of a settee by George Hunzinger for Ellen who passed by the Rare Victorian Blog this week and asked if Hunzinger did a settee in-line with the lollipop chair designs. Thanks very much to Joan Bogart
Stamped George Hunzinger Aesthetic Chair
Up for sale is the George Hunzinger chair profiled on the back and inside of the book, "The Furniture of George Hunzinger - Invention and Innovation in Nineteenth Century America" by Dr. Barry R. Harwood (you can almost
Jelliff Aficianados, Lend Me Your Thoughts
I picked up this chair at auction that at initial glance reminds me of the overall form that a John Jelliff armchair would have. There's a natural tendency to assume that what you now own is made by the famous maker that
Galusha Rococo Revival Side Chair
If you're a fan of John Henry Belter, Alexander Roux and J & JW Meeks pieces and haven't heard of Galusha, you should add that name to your shopping list. While his pieces weren't quite as over-the-top carved as Belt
The Problem With Antique Attributions
I recently ran into this table whose title read "Fine Thomas Brooks Marbletop Table" and in the item description, "Thomas Brooks undeniable stylings", so I looked closer. I can't tell you definitively if this is a Thomas
Herter Brothers Table Update
I received additional condition information and pictures for the Herter Brothers (attributed) table profiled earlier here. Here's the condition report:Several breaks and repairs to edge molding. Repairs to handles of urn
George Hunzinger Signed Side Chair
Ebonized chair made by Hunzinger which was patented by him in 1869. This particular incarnation is ebonized with gold incising, though I have this chair in the natural walnut finish at my home. I wouldn't buy this chair
The "Rare Vic Search"
I've posted a link to the search I use to broadly search for over 24 Famous Victorian Furniture makers in the right margin on this blog. I've dubbed the search the "Rare Vic Search". Feel free to try it out yourself and
J. & J.W. Meeks "Hartford" Sofa
Neal Auction House is auctioning off this Meeks "Hartford" sofa on June 9th. There is a nice pair of matching Hartford armchairs that are also being sold in the prior lot and can be seen here. They do a great job of writ
Rosewood Center Table - Possibly Herter Brothers
Does anyone besides me have an affliction for collecting Victorian parlor/center tables? I think it happens to the best of us for a variety of reasons:Most furniture is huge (sofas, cabinets, dressers, beds....) and requ
Kimbel & Cabus & Bembe, Oh My!
Sticking with the Kimbel and Cabus (and Bembe and Kimbel) theme as of late, here's an interesting plantation desk form - one with a deep desk surface that when closed provides a tall mirrored front. With a desk of that d
House of Representatives Chair Update
Thanks to William Flatt for the comment on our earlier post regarding the House of Representatives chair. He had pointed out a sale for an identical chair (95% or so identical - note the differences in the carvings on th
Signed Mitchell & Rammelsberg Rosewood Etagere
I've been getting some new traffic to the blog recently, so if you are new, the premise is simple. Each blog entry profiles rare Victorian furniture that I run across in my own personal search for furniture. I figured th