Neal Auction 2012

W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 179 953. An American Gothic Figured Walnut Mixing Table , early 19th c., probably Baltimore, backsplash above an original white marble top, long drawer above an inset arched paneled door, flanked by arched paneled stiles, dished feet. Note: Signed “John Bertolette”, height 35 in., width 25 in., depth 19 1/2 in. $400/600 954. An American Modern Gothic Carved and Incised Walnut and Minton Tile Bedroom Suite , late 19th c., attributed to Kimbel & Cabus, New York, comprising a bed with trefoil carving; princess dresser with candle shelves and white marble top pedestals; and a six drawer chest. $3500/5500 Note: The John Moyr Smith tiles depicting famous lovers Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra suggest this suite may have been specially commissioned as a wedding gift. 955. A Suite of Ten British Arts and Crafts Oak Side Chairs , late 19th c., designed by E.G. Punnett and executed by William Birch, High Wycombe, likely retailed by Liberty’s, London, each with shaped back flanked by tapering ring-turned stiles, rush seats, conforming legs, box stretchers. $1000/1500 Note: Very closely related chairs designed by Punnett and made by Birch are illustrated in Agius, Pauline. British Furniture . pl. 213, and Andrews, John. Arts and Crafts Furniture . pl. 243. 956. A Pair of Edwardian Satinwood and Paint-Decorated Commodes , each with shaped top above a pair of doors reserved with urns, square tapered legs, height 30 in., width 15 1/2 in., depth 16 1/2 in. $600/900 953 955 956 954