$25,000
J. & J. W. Meeks (American (New York), 1797-1869), c. 1860. A 9-piece parlor set in the Stanton Hall Pattern comprising 6 chairs (2 arm, 4 side), 1 settee and 2 chaise lounges or recamiers, each piece decorated with high relief carving, crests with two cyma curves centered by a carved shell flanked by two scrolls over two large projecting roses over two smaller flowers flanked by relief carved openwork acanthus scrolls, arm and side chairs with sides comprising a series of c-scrolls with openwork acanthus scrolls, the 2 armchairs with upholstered arms terminating in molded curved supports with knuckled handrests, over curved apron with carved flowers, the 4 side chairs with conforming carving and upholstered backs and and seats, all raised on carved and molded front cabriole legs on casters and raking back legs, the 2 chaise lounges or recamiers comprising an arched tufted back with conforming crest, carving, and legs and long seat with rounded edge, raised on four cabriole legs on casters, the settee with serpentine back with conforming crest and carved openwork, and conforming upholstery with tufted back, all raised on 4 cabriole legs on casters. Accompanied with original sales receipt dated August 20, 1867 "Bought of Richard M. Howe, Manufacturer and Dealer in Cabinet Furniture, and Chairs of all Descriptions, No. 87 Grand Street". Armchair approximate height 44.75", width 26", depth 24.50", seat to floor 16". Side chair approximate height 41", width 20", depth 19. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-17
