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THBMeeks 9 Piece Rosewood "Stanton Hall" Parlor Set
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1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 17, 2015 - Oct 18, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
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 19.5", seat to floor 18.5". Settee approximate height 50", width 66", depth 23.5". Chaise lounge approximate height 42.5", length 53", width 27".
Condition
All pieces are structurally sound with various scratches, nicks, chips, minor losses and flaking. Most have shrinkage lines visible in the veneered back of all pieces and there is shrinkage to some of the pierced elements all would be expected in older laminated furniture and commensurate with usage. All pieces exhibit restored finish. The sofa and settees have some filled shrinkage. Majority of the lamination appears to be tight. Sofa and settees have old repairs to cresting adjoining carved elements, scrolls, repaired and/or filled cracks. The majority of carved elements such as the roses are in very good condition. There are minor areas of patching where the wood appears to be lighter. Some pieces have scattered areas of veneer loss or cracking particularly where the feet join the casters. Some casters are later replacements. All fabric is in very good, unstained condition with no presence of odors.
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