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Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.
Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Antiques
Professional antiquarian since 1971.
Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America,Inc.
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Greetings,
This afternoon I returned from what is really an
antiques week in New York with visits to shops, museums, antique sales, and of course the famous "East Side Show". A friend who attended opening day of the show said that they was quite a line waiting to get in and red sold stickers were already abundant (there was also an evening preview). As always, the top quality was quickly evident. I don't like to miss this show which offers so much and is somewhat of a bell weather of the coming year. It is as large and well attended as I've seen before but with more diverse offerings in age and categories.
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Returning home, I thought you would like to see some of my most recent finds.
This charming 19th century mill scene in oil on canvas is filled with detail and offers a country view with a man fishing from the shore with a long pole, while in the distance, figures walk to the mill, one carrying a sack of grain. The building is of stone construction and has a wooden race or flume running to the wheel. Original gilt frame. Canvas remounted on board. H. 26.5, w. 35" overall with framing.
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A most desirable form in British furniture, the George III Chippendale bachelor's chest is most versatile because of its small size. This example is of the late 18th century with cockbeaded moldings on the drawers, a molded edge top, nice old brass pulls, and bracket feet. The sliding shelf hidden above the drawers is a brush slide. H. 30", w. 25" , d. 18.5".
The brass lamp is a now electrified French candlestick of the early 18th century. The marble base is for balance and proportion. H. 20" overall.
Please call or email for an appointment or details. I promise a prompt response to your interests and questions.
We are also now a "Ruby Lux" exhibitor. Please take a moment to see what is offered on this new and rapidly growing international site which is very high in quality and diverse in decorative objects, furniture and art. www.RubyLux.com
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Mill detail:
Details of the small George III chest.
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We enjoy hearing from you and will do our best to tempt you with new arrivals each week. Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.
We look forward to seeing or hearing from you,
Bob Riesberg
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques, Inc.
We now include past newsletters for your reference at the archive. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs027/1108537777458/archive/1109088420683.html
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