I have a duty to inspire a younger generation to understand why beauty is so important.
-Van Cliburn
Greetings,
I guarantee that one of the most desirable things to find in period furniture is a set of eight Chippendale chairs for the dining room. Unfortunately the competition for a large and near perfect set makes prices for such sets extremely strong, as you might expect. However, my newest discovery offers somewhat of a compromise. Would you consider a "mixed set" of mahogany carved Georgian chairs for $3400 for all? The carving is capable and rich with deep tendrils, strapwork, and scrolls, all with a natural warm patina that your favorite reproduction house would be thrilled to duplicate. Seven of the set are circa 1760-1800 and one arm was carefully added about 100 years later. The group is composed of two near identical sets with minor differences and old repairs. Together they are undeniably elegant. H. 38",seat height 17 1/2" at crown, seat width at front 21 to 21 3/4".
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What makes curly maple a most desirable wood? Well, the color is like varieties of rich maple syrup with iridescent rills of grain that change shape as you walk past a well-lit piece. Like satinwood, a piece in curly maple in a room provides a welcome contrast to room full of dark hardwoods or painted furniture. Both the 18th century Hudson River Valley Queen Anne side chair and the American candlestand share this charm. The chair offers the rather Baroque styled leg on a strong pad foot below a bow shaped crest on a vase form splat flanked by curly turned supports. Do not hesitate, $395.
The Hepplewhite table is well detailed with astragal on a rectangular top above a well shaped baluster stem over full height spider legs. Circa 1800-20's. The excitement is in the wood.
The early 19th century jugs all depict the English country life, each in a different way. The glazed bands have the usual minor wear and dings at the spouts. This little collection is sold together, $295 for the group of three.
Also just here this week is a very rare and well decorated Chinese export elephant candlestick, 18th or 19th century, from a local collection. $550. The saddle area is highly detailed. No apparent damage or repair.
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