Neal Auction Important Estates September 2015

Additional information at www.nealauction.com 123 821. Fine American Rococo Highly Carved and Laminated Rosewood Sofa , mid‑19th c., attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, serpentine crest with entwined vines and baskets of flowers, shaped arms, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs topped by cartouches, casters, h. 48 in., w. 87 in., d. 27 in. $10000/15000 Provenance: A Long Island, NY collection; Neal Auction Company, Feb. 22, 1992, lot 168. Ill.: Victorian Homes , 1995. Note: The floral crests, scrolling rails and reticulation of the crest rail on this sofa are similar to those found on known examples of the Tuthill King and Fountain Elms patterns. 822. American Classical Carved Mahogany Armoire , c. 1825, molded cornice, arched inset frieze, paneled doors, pineapple and leaf‑carved pilasters, leaf‑carved melon feet, divided interior with shelves and open hanging space, h. 85 1/2 in., w. 49 in., d. 21 in. $1500/2000 823. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Games Table , c. 1860, attr. to Charles A. Baudouine, New York, serpentine foldover top opening to baize‑lined playing surface, floral frieze centered by a drawer, rose and pendant bud carved S scroll legs, shaped stretchers, acanthus carved feet, casters, h. 30 1/2 in., w. 50 1/2 in., d. 17 in. $1200/1800 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. 824. American Gilt Bronze Figural Sinumbra Lamp , c. 1840, marked “Manufactured by/W. Carleton/Boston”, winged Victory figure, the pedestal with a relief of Hercules, cut‑glass shade with lyre and star design, h. 32 in., dia. 9 3/4 in. $1800/2500 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. Ill.: Gowitt, 19th Century Lighting , Schiffer, 2002, p. 172.