Neal Auction Important Estates September 2015

Additional information at www.nealauction.com 29 167. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Étagère , c. 1850‑1860, attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, superstructure with serpentine shelves, mirrored back with foliate scroll supports, base with shaped floral carved frieze, cabriole legs carved with floral clusters, shaped stretchers, h. 71 in., w. 40 in. $5000/7500 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. Note: The étagère offered here is nearly identical in proportion and carving to an étagère bearing the label of John Henry Belter, also from the Service Collection, and sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 179, January 31, 2015. Ref.: Dubrow, Richard. American Furniture of the 19th c . Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1983, p. 143. 166. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Parlor Table , mid‑19th c., attr. to J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, original shaped carrara marble top, conforming reticulated floral carved frieze, S scroll floral carved legs, reticulated stretchers with urn finials, scrolled toes, casters, h. 31 1/8 in., w. 46 1/4 in., d. 30 in. $15000/25000 Provenance: Neal Auction Company, May 16, 1992, lot 559. Note: This table is similar in form, proportion and carved ornament to a table illustrated in Dubrow, Richard. American Furniture of the 19th c .. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1983, p. 130. 168. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Parlor Cabinet , mid‑19th c., superstructure with reticulated serpentine gallery shelf, conforming base, frieze drawer, shaped glazed doors, shelf interior, foliate apron, cabriole legs, casters, h. 52 1/2 in., w. 39 in., d. 16 in. $1500/2500 169. American Classical Carved Rosewood Piano Chair , early 19th c., scrolled crest, lappet-carved stiles, adjustable round seat, reeded flared legs, h. 34 1/2 in., w. 14 in., d. 15 1/2 in. $300/500 170. American Carved Rosewood Prie-Dieu , c. 1860, reticulated crest and back, arm rest with small drawer, rope- twist supports, tufted upholstery, scroll feet, h. 39 1/2 in., w. 22 in., d. 22 1/2 in. $800/1200 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. 171. Large American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Méridienne , mid‑19th c., attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, in the “Grape” pattern, C and S scrolled volute crest with cornucopia and intertwined grapevines, scrolled arm, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, scroll toes, casters, h. 42 1/2 in., w. 77 1/4 in., d. 30 in. $8000/12000 Provenance: Sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 682, February 23, 1991. Note: The crestrail, arm and carved legs on this méridienne are nearly identical to those on a sofa descended in the family of John Henry Belter. Ref.: Meyer, Priscilla. Victorian Detail, A Working Dictionary . Armonk, NY: Oak Cottage Farm, 1980, p. 28.