Neal Auction Louisiana Purchase 2015

74 364. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Center Table , c. 1850‑1860, John Henry Belter, New York, in the “Rosalie” pattern, shaped top, conforming apron with carved flowers, S shaped legs with dolphin terminals, stretchers centering a vase of flowers, h. 29 3/8 in., w. 42 1/2 in., d. 33 in. $12000/18000 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. Note: The shaped skirt with applied foliate decoration and the dolphin supports on this table are very similar to those on a well-known group of tables attributed to John Henry Belter, most notably a center table in the parlor at Rosalie, Natchez. Interestingly, the very fine table offered here has knees carved more elaborately with shield cartouches than those on the Rosalie example. Other tables from this group include an example also from the Service Collection, sold in these rooms as lot 183, Jan. 31, 2015; Neal Auction Company lot 290, sold on Sept. 8, 2012; lot 116, sold on April 16, 2002; and lot 268 sold on Oct. 6, 2007 and center tables in the Hurst and Manney collections. Ref.: Dubrow, Richard. American Furniture of the 19th c. , Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1983, pp. 131, 134. Schwartz, Marvin, et. al. John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival , New York: Dutton, 1981. p. 75, pl. 54b. 365. American Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa , early 19th c., attr. to Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, scrolled crest and arms, foliate bracketed acanthus paw feet, h. 34 1/2 in., w. 89 in., d. 22 in. $3000/5000 Ill.: Boor, Allison, et al. Philadelphia Empire Furniture . p. 360, fig. 215. 366. Pair of American Rococo Laminated Rosewood Slipper Chairs , c. 1860, New York, keyhole backs with pierced scroll and vine shaped stiles, circular seat, delicate cabriole legs. $1200/1800 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. Ill.: (One) of pair; Dubrow, Richard. American Furniture of the 19th c . Atglen, PA: Schiffer, p. 95. 367. American Rococo Carved Rosewood Cylinder Desk , c. 1860, attr. to Thomas Brooks, New York, arched crest centered by a volute acanthus cartouche, mirrored doors, fitted desk compartment in contrasting satinwood, shell carved drawer, acanthus and bellflower cabriole legs, casters, h. 86 in., w. 35 in., d. 25 in. $2500/5000 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. 368. American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Work Table , c. 1800, banded drawer, galleried shelf, reeded tapered legs, h. 29 1/4 in., w. 17 in. d. 16 3/4 in $1000/1500 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH.