Neal Auction 2012

W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 97 414. An Antique American Carved and Gilded Birdseye Maple Harp , late 19th c., of Neoclassical inspiration, engraved in the brass “Browne and Buckwell Makers New York”, height 69 in., width 15 1/2 in., depth 34 in. $1200/1800 415. A Fine American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase , early 19th c., attributed to the workshops of Isaac Vose, Boston, galleried superstructure on scroll and anthemion carved supports over a bank of three drawers; lower case with paneled escritoire drawer, fitted interior, over anthemion carved mirrored doors flanked by pilasters with scroll carved terminals, lotus carved tapering turned feet, height 53 1/2 in., width 34 in., depth 21 in. $3000/5000 416. An American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Étagère , mid-19th c., attributed to John Henry Belter, New York, the arched molded crest with floral and scroll carving, tripartite arched mirrored back with half-round shelves to the sides, fretwork galleries and brackets, marble top shelves below with scrolled supports, conforming plinth base with scalloped skirt. $4000/6000 Note: The crest silhouette, the mirror arches, and proportionate shelves on this etagere relate closely to those on the noted “Cupid” etagere by Belter in the Service Collection. Each of these etageres incorporate small marble shelves supported from the base. Reference: Dubrow. American Furniture of the 19th c. 1840-1880 . pp. 148-149. 414 415 416