Some unusually nice pieces (among the other usual pieces) are to be found at the upcoming Martin Auction. Some of the nicer stuff is towards the bottom of the photos page (e.g. "Signed Belter Glove Box Dresser").
http://martinauctionco.com/
http://martinauctionco.com/Furniture%20Galleries/Furniture%20Gallery2.htm
- Jason
Martin Auction - Belter, M&R, etc - Anna, IL
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Auction and Show Watch thread on victorianforum.com · started April 15, 2010 by 1881victorian · 5 posts · discussion in 2010.
Some unusually nice pieces (among the other usual pieces) are to be found at the upcoming Martin Auction. Some of the nicer stuff is towards the bottom of the photos page (e.g. "Signed Belter Glove Box Dresser"). http://martinauctionco.com/…
Jason,
I agree, very good stuff. I especially like the ebonized etegere/display cabinet seen in photos 143-144 in the Aesthetic Movement style. I know R.J. Horner used similar carved winged griffins on some of their Oak pieces but this late 1870's to early 1880's piece would be too early for Horner. The ebonized pedestals in photo 160 look like works by Alexander Roux or more likely, Pottier & Stymus-very nice! Saw a Pairpoint "Puffy" lamp in the mix as well. I was surprised to see the identified Mitchell & Rammelsberg wishbone dresser as I have a slightly less ornate also but otherwise nearly identical piece in storage. I think my piece was a no-name knock-off made from walnut and poplar rather than the exquisite M & R rosewood piece. The carved wood pulls are similar as well. Maybe I will post a photo someday.
I've noticed some very good stuff is coming to market this year. Maybe it is a reflection of the great recession with some collectors and investors cashing out. Bargains are out there right now. Maybe pieces of this quality and quantity have always been available but with better communications and sites like Rare Victorian, more information is being shared. I used to subscribe to the Maine Antiques Digest (they liked to call themselves the other "MAD" magazine) but the auctions in past years seem to have had less high-end Victorian pieces than I'm seeing now. I appreciate you sharing.
Vintrest-John S.
I agree, very good stuff. I especially like the ebonized etegere/display cabinet seen in photos 143-144 in the Aesthetic Movement style. I know R.J. Horner used similar carved winged griffins on some of their Oak pieces but this late 1870's to early 1880's piece would be too early for Horner. The ebonized pedestals in photo 160 look like works by Alexander Roux or more likely, Pottier & Stymus-very nice! Saw a Pairpoint "Puffy" lamp in the mix as well. I was surprised to see the identified Mitchell & Rammelsberg wishbone dresser as I have a slightly less ornate also but otherwise nearly identical piece in storage. I think my piece was a no-name knock-off made from walnut and poplar rather than the exquisite M & R rosewood piece. The carved wood pulls are similar as well. Maybe I will post a photo someday.
I've noticed some very good stuff is coming to market this year. Maybe it is a reflection of the great recession with some collectors and investors cashing out. Bargains are out there right now. Maybe pieces of this quality and quantity have always been available but with better communications and sites like Rare Victorian, more information is being shared. I used to subscribe to the Maine Antiques Digest (they liked to call themselves the other "MAD" magazine) but the auctions in past years seem to have had less high-end Victorian pieces than I'm seeing now. I appreciate you sharing.
Vintrest-John S.
Stay tuned for a blog post on that dresser...
I was hoping that you could shed some light on the "Springmeyer Bro's" and their relation to Belter's firm.
- Jason
- Jason
That will be part of it, yep.