A Baltimore Auction

Lot# 57 CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAIN PLATE

Chinese Export armorial porcelain plate, fourth quarter-18th century; non-decorated border with shield-form armorial in center; 9 in. diameter.

Condition
Fire flaws, wear to gilt on armorial, age appropriate wear, submit inquiry for further details.

Low Estimate: 250

High Estimate: 350

For us locals in Washington, I know, I've been selecting pieces that, unless your willing to purchase over the internet, are far from home. I've had readers of Homer tell me about the Alex Cooper Auction House in Baltimore and that I should check them out.

I've been trying for a couple of weeks to access the site knowing they had an auction coming up at the end of the this week. It was either me or their website but I finally was able to view their catalogue for the auction coming up this weekend. Well, this Sunday is your day and a great outing for a cold, January 25th. And folks, I think there are going to be some tremendous deals.

I know that if tonight is your first night burning the midnight oil at the White House, your never going to make this auction, but I was thinking of all the new folks in town who will need some good pieces to install in their new homes. May I say, I thought the day was SPLENDID and I wish this new Administration great good luck.

Now to you local auction fiends, what a great way to spend a cold January Sunday then an hour or two up in Baltimore bidding on some great pieces followed buy a lovely crab lunch. I may well be there too. So lets look at a few lots and their estimates. There are some great buys.


Lot# 214 PAIR OF CHIPPENDALE STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS

Pair of Chippendale style brass andirons, early 19th century; 18 in. height, 14 in. depth.

Condition
shanks replaced, pitting, dents, splits at seams, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 150

High Estimate: 250


Lot# 215 PAIR OF FEDERAL STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS

Pair of Federal style brass andirons, 20th century; 21 in. height, 18 in. depth.

Condition
Wear from use, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 100

High Estimate: 200


Lot# 206 ITALIAN CARVED GESSO GILTWOOD MIRROR

Italian carved gesso giltwood mirror; acanthus and floral decoration; 36 in. length, 22 in. at widest point.

Condition
Cracks, repairs, gilt wear, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 600

High Estimate: 800


Lot# 232 AMERICAN CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS

American Classical carved and spiral turned mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, New England, circa 1820; 40 /12 in. height, 37 in. width, 16 in. depth.

Condition
Top refinished, repairs and splits to ovolo corners, veneer damage, replaced brasses, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 500

High Estimate: 800


Lot# 233 BIGGS FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD

Federal style carved and inlaid mahogany serpentine-front sideboard, Biggs Furniture, Richmond, VA; 38 in. height, 72 in. width, 25 in. depth.

Condition
top refinished, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 1500

High Estimate: 2500


Lot# 273 AMERICAN ELIZABETHAN REVIVAL WALNUT ETAGERE

American Elizabethan Revival carved spool turned walnut etagere, circa 1850; four tier, single drawer, 55 in. height, 19 1/4 in. square

Condition
surface refinished, wood splits, cracks, scratches, stains, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 700

High Estimate: 900


Lot# 290 REGENCY STYLE MAHOGANY DEMILUNE CABINET

Regency style carved, shell and stringer inlaid mahogany demilune side cabinet, 20th century; 34 in. height, 40 1/2 in. width, 18 in. depth.

Condition
top needs refinishing, stains, scratches, dings, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 250

High Estimate: 400


Lot# 313 KITTINGER QUEEN ANNE STYLE MAHOGANY TEA TABLE

Queen Anne style carved mahogany tea table with candle slides, Kittinger, Buffalo NY; Kittinger paper label, 26 1/2 in. height, 19 x 30 in.

Condition
sun fading, wax residue, scratches, dings, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 150

High Estimate: 250


Lot# 318 GEORGE III MAHOGANY CORNER ETAGERE

George III stringer inlaid mahogany corner etagere, circa 1800; 64 1/2 in. height, 22 in. width, 13 in. depth.

Condition
top and base associated, veneer losses, scratches, dings, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 250

High Estimate: 350


Lot# 421 ARTHUR PARTON. HOUSE IN LANDSCAPE, OIL ON CANVAS

Arthur B. Parton (American, 1842-1914). House in Landscape, oil on canvas, signed "Arthur Parton" ll, 18 1/4 x 26 in., framed.

Condition
paint loss, frame loss, wear, submit inquiry for further details

Low Estimate: 3000

High Estimate: 5000