A beautiful oil painting on canvas. Titled “The Aunt’s Visit” by L Delachaux. The aunt has just bestowed gifts to her niece of a china bisque doll and treats (fruit and candies) to her nephew. She is seated, holding an orange. The niece looking longingly at the orange hoping the aunt will give a piece. Shockingly, the doll lays on the floor behind her while her brother digs in. [Read more…]
Large Federal Gaming Table
A beautiful, Federal gaming table made out of mahogany. This elegant table is a Federal style table with just a bit of French flair. To start off with, it has the classic hairy paw feet. The top is a classic shape with pinched rounded corners. It is a bit larger than usual, especially at the width. [Read more…]
Autumn River by Edmon Parch Lewis, OOC
A lovely oil on canvas painting of a man fishing during Fall. “Autumn River” by Edmond Parch Lewis (1835-1919) features a man fishing with cows in the background on a beautiful fall day. [Read more…]
Butler’s Secretary with Bird’s Eye Maple Accents
“WOW!” It just doesn’t seem to cover it the first time one sees this piece. “Incredible, Stunning, Unbelievable” maybe those are more like it. [Read more…]
Petite North Carolina Stepback Cupboard
A wonderfully, petite stepback cupboard. This beautiful piece features a broken pediment with wood finial. The doors are paneled at on the top and have cockbeaded edges on the lower part. This two part piece has fluted stiles on the upper and lower sections. [Read more…]
Baltimore Sideboard
A lovely, Hepplewhite sideboard made out of mahogany. This is a classic sideboard that features the famous “Baltimore Bell Flowers” inlaid on the legs. Inlay work like this is always sought after. [Read more…]
Serpentine, Blockfront Chest
A beautiful, serpentine four drawer chest. Made out of solid cherry, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it has a serpentine, blockfront. This means that the serpentine flattens out at the edge. This is more difficult to make and thus “better”. Second, it has all of its original hardware and feet. Indeed, those pulls are original. [Read more…]
Rosewood Petticoat Table
“Holy Cow! Check this out!”
These are some of the first words that come to mind when one first sees this piece. First, to say it is “amazing, stunning, or unbelievable” simply doesn’t do it. Second, the pictures below simply cannot relate the visual impact this piece has. It’s presence, character, and…awesomeness can only be experienced in person. [Read more…]