The Stanley Weiss Collection - Latest Aquisitions

The following is a list of the 40 available items most recently added to the Stanley Weiss Collection.

	A Pair of Brass and Marble-Mounted Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs, South China, 2nd half of the 19th century Chinese chairs of this period are available; however, those of the quality we show are quite scarce. Note, these chairs retain their original finish, something which is very important to us antiquarians. Pairs are rare, and those with original marble insets even more so. Interestingly, we have never seen brass onlay, which makes a lot of sense on the foot rail. Moreover, the design of the open woodwork in the back and arms is exceptional and highly artistic. These chairs were highly prized, and came out of an estate sale from their original owners. We are pleased to offer them. sw01108 - $12,000 Click here to view item.
	A Pair of Mahogany Federal Ribbon Back Chairs, New England, c.1810 With a bowed front seat rail, these are typical New England early Federal chairs that came to us with from an estate source with other things; we have reupholstered them and offer them for sale at a very reasonable price. They are in perfect condition. sw01453 - $900 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Sheraton Upholstered Armchair, New England, c.1820 This is a provincial example of the lolling chair form and is delicately executed throughout. Note the baluster shaped front legs and the stylized arm supports which lend a feeling of good support to the arms which terminate with small scrolls. The back is beautifully curved, which again terminates in a scroll similar to the arm. What makes this chair special--aside from form and simplicity--is the first surface. It has never been refinished and only lightly waxed through the years. sw00299 - $6,500 Click here to view item.
	A Pair of Large Mahogany Classical Card Tables, Philadelphia, 1830 These card tables are of large scale and were deaccessioned from the University of Pennsylvania, where they were used in the Van Pelt Library. They are quite heavy and substantial with solid mahogany tops. The table supports are stylized fleur-de-lis in form (see detail, it is beautifully developed), and as a center pedestal table, this size is greatly diminished given the scale. Whereas most card tables are in the 36 in. range, these are 44in. sw01451 - $14,000 Click here to view item.
	A Carved Mahogany Chippendale Card Table, with Serpentine Apron, England, c.1780 This is one of the finest English card tables we have handled. The top leaves are beautifully figured mahogany, the edges of which are superbly carved. American models of this type were copied in Newport, and those carved edges never come close to the degree of craftsmanship shown here. Carving on edges is extremely difficult, and the work here is clearly by a master. The apron is serpentine and undulates on two planes, from the front, and from the bottom. sw01346 - $18,000 Click here to view item.
	A George III Painted Satinwood Work/Sewing Table, 3rd Quarter, 19th Century This is a magnificent satinwood table in all respects. The Satinwood has magnificent striping, quite unusual and sought after. If this weren't enough, the painted decoration is of the finest. It has a Beautuflly painted oval central medallion on the top with floral motifs throughout. It is quite literally a piece de resistance of the form. sw01449 - $14,000 Click here to view item.
	A George III Painted Satinwood Dressing Mirror, c.1800 This is a large size dressing mirror, unquestionably early 19th century and of striking satinwood with painted floral decorations throughout. Because these are fragile forms, few have survived. This mirror, on the back of the frame as old ironwork supports. Obviously, it was precious enough to repair and to last. The shield form of the mirror is typical of Hepplewhite designs and often used as the back form of the Hepplewhite side chair. sw01448 - $12,000 Click here to view item.
	A George III Painted Satinwood Pembroke Table with Canted Corners, England, first quarter 19th century This is a magnificent satinwood table in all respects. The Satinwood has magnificent striping, quite unusual and sought after. If this weren't enough, the painted decoration is of the finest. It has a Beautuflly painted oval central medallion on the top with floral motifs throughout. It is quite literally a piece de resistance of the form. sw01447 - $14,000 Click here to view item.
	A George III Satinwood Writing Desk with Floral Painting, England, c.1800 Writing desks of this George III form and of the period are quite rare. It is in superb condition, and interestingly has its period blue paper linings typical of this period. The floral decoration is handled very delicately and is finished on all sides, enabling this piece to be used in many ways other than against a wall. The writing surface has a good leather inset which is edged by floral painted satinwood. sw01446 - $14,000 Click here to view item.
	A Georgian/Edwardian Painted and Decorated Satinwood Display/Bookcase Cabinet, 3rd quarter, 19th century This is a small scale display/bookcase cabinet which is only 27 inches wide. All surfaces are beautifully painted with a statuesque oval medallion on the lower door. It is extremely delicate, with beautiful antique waved glass showing its age, and with painted decoration evidencing a skilled painter. sw01445 - $12,000 Click here to view item.
	A George III Satinwood Pembroke Table, England, c.1800 This is a small scale Pembroke table in superb condition, which over the years has mellowed to an amber satinwood color. See the image of the top below. Note the beautiful choice of woods with inlaid mahogany cross-banding, and floral/musical motifs. This Pembroke table came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Beach Plantation. There are a number of pieces on our site from this collection, which you should additionally view. sw01444 - $9,500 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany and Gilt Hepplewhite style mirror with Eglomise Tablet This is an excellent reproduction of the formal New York Hepplewhite mirror form of the early 19th century. It incorporates the urn with flowers above swan neck pediments terminating in carved rosettes. This is the full blown model with an inlaid shell and an eglomise reverse painting. These models additionally have leafage and Rosettes flanking the mirror all of which make for an impressive statement. This mirror was probably made turn of the century, and has some good years behind it as the mahogany has developed a warm glow over time. sw01443 - $3,800 Click here to view item.
	A Large Gilt Federal / Classical Giltwood Mirror with Eglomise Panel of Mt. Vernon, c.1820 This is an impressive mirror and is as developed as the form evolved over the short 1800-1820 period. The gilding, which has been conserved is truly outstanding, and with the reverse painting of Mt. Vernon, makes an important statement. This is surely a showpiece mirror, and while the reverse painting is not first, it is done by a superb artist-as good or probably better than its original. The double columns are beautifully worked with an interesting change in the columns that flank the painting. sw01440 - $12,000 Click here to view item.
	An Edwardian Satinwood Shieldback Painted Open Armchair, England, late 19th Century ex. Pebble Hill Plantation This magnificent chair came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Beach Plantation. There are a number of pieces on our site from this collection, which you should additionally view. Satinwood has always been a most desirable wood, and used on some of the finest pieces of English 19th century Hepplewhite furniture. Additionally, the painting on this furniture style is truly exquisite, and as many point out, it's unfortunate that these painters did not sign their work, because the craftsmanship is spectacular. sw01439 - $7,500 Click here to view item.
	A Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Shieldback Painted Open Armchairs, England, late 19th Century ex. Pebble Hill Plantation These magnificent chairs came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Beach Plantation.Satinwood has always been a most desirable wood, and used on some of the finest pieces of English 19th century Hepplewhite furniture. Additionally, the painting on this furniture style is truly exquisite, and as many point out, it's unfortunate that these painters did not sign their work, because the craftsmanship is spectacular. sw01438 - $12,000 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Federal/Classical Candle Stand with Basket, New England, c.1820 This is an unusual candle stand, in that it has a basket used probably for sewing material. These are rarely seen and ours is in perfect condition, with a solid serpentine shaped top of beautifully figured mahogany (see details below). The basket is beautifully integrated into repeating baluster turnings. The base is classical in design, with a shaped contour all of which are supported by turned feet. Which are interestingly developed with half turnings, at each juncture of support. sw01437 - $3,200 Click here to view item.
	An Oval Pietra Dura Bird and Floral Marble, probably Japanese on a Victorian Rococo carved Gilt Wood Stand, late 19th century This is an exquisite stand of hand water-leafed gold leaf that is matched to a magnificent Japanese stone mosaic of bird and flowers. The style of the scene emphasizes simplicity, and with the wonderful matching of the stones, this piece typifies its style of craftsmanship, especially as practiced during the Great Revival in the late 19th century. The stand is obviously Rococo, with French scrolls and a plethora of carved elements. Of its type, it's a good as it gets. sw01434 - $18,500 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Porringer Tea Table, Queen Anne, Newport, c.1735-1750 This model of mahogany table with the porringer top is probably the most sought after of tea tables, particularly among those made in Newport. It can also be referred to as more of a tavern table because of its less formal aspect. Note, the typically Rhode Island straight leg, which is also very common in English furniture of that time. In fact, a number of Newport pieces are the closest along with Philadelphia pieces to the English style tradition. It is highly desired and is the rarest. sw01042 - $24,000 Click here to view item.
	A Tiger Maple Daybed, New England, c.1830 Originally, this was a much wider bed, a sleigh bed that was shrunken down to day bed size for use as a commodious sofa and/or day bed. The four supporting side members are all solid tiger mahogany of the finest color. The rails holding the two sides of the bed are tiger maple and later, evidenced by its lighter color. The panels within each end are bird's eye maple. This daybed is a tour de force of the finest solid tiger maple and weighs a ton. Rarely if ever does one find Tiger Maple of this category. Please view all the images; it's a true rarity. sw01432 - $18,000 Click here to view item.
	A Tiger Maple Chest, Rhode Island, c.1770 This tiger maple chest has magnificent tiger on the drawer fronts. It doesn't come any better. The feet are quintessentially Newport. They have the famous ogee form on a slight platform. The piece is in a perfect state of preservation. The brasses are appropriate replacements. While many of these bureaus have simple bracket feet and make it hard to determine much about origin, this chest has feet that are not often seen and clearly point to the Newport/Rhode Island location of manufacture. sw01431 - $18,000 Click here to view item.
	A Walnut Lowboy, with Slipper Feet, Newport, c.1760 This lowboy has beautiful yellow brown patina which has aged beautifully through the years. The feet are the highly desirable slipper foot form and have a desirable sway to them that has a characteristic animation. The feet are darker, which is typical, because of the type of walnut being used here. The brasses are not original, but are of the period. The top also has crimped corners, also a desirable feature. sw01429 - $22,000 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Sheraton Bow-front Chest, New England, c.1825 This bowfront chest is in immaculate condition, including its original wood pulls. The mahogany drawerfronts are striking. This bureau is fully developed with a second tier of drawers including a backsplash. The skirt is beautifully stylized and adds elegance to this piece. sw01425 - $4,500 Click here to view item.
	A Chippendale Cherry Slant-top Desk w/ Stop-fluting, New London County, Connecticut, c.1780 This is a remarkable desk, in old surface, whose cherry has turned toward the brown family, which is the result of many years of oxidization. The brasses are original. This desk has the remarkable feature of stop-fluting at the ends flanking the drawers, which is rarely seen. A chest which is illustrated in New London County Furniture: 1640-1840, Lyman Allen Museum exhibit #91, shows an identical treatment. That chest is a three-drawer blockfront with Newport style shells. sw01337 - $7,500 Click here to view item.
	A Classical Mahogany Settee, Providence, RI, Rawson Shop, c.1825 It is rare to find a small Classical sofa or settee, which amazingly retains its early fabric. We have French polished the legs and added some gold leaf to where there was originally gold leaf in various parts of the legs. This is a very engaging little settee because it very delicately mirrors the classical form with unusually curved and sophisticated arms and has those amazing parcel gilt eagle feet that are very distinctive to the work coming out of the Rawson shop. sw01367 - $18,000 Click here to view item.
	A Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Sofa, Phyfe workshop, c.1825 Classical examples of Phyfe's sofas come to market from time to time in varying states of condition. This example is the only one we have found with complete carving from one end of the crest rail to another. The carving is all of acorns and is superbly done. Note the crest rail leans back, which usually is the Phyfe tipoff. In our example, the feet are identical to the documented Phyfe sofa with Lyre arms currently at the Metropolitan museum. sw01358 - $26,000 Click here to view item.
	A Highly Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa, probably Georgetown, D.C. and possibly by William King, Jr., or school of, c.1820 This good-sized sofa is clearly in the masterpiece category. Not only is the carving on the crest rail the highest we have ever seen, but the sidearms, as well are fully carved. If this were not enough, the winged feet are superbly executed. Beyond being a simply fabulous sofa that is rarely encountered in the Classical taste, we believe there is a definite association between this and the work attributed to William King, Jr. as shown in Southern Furniture 1680-1830, Ronald L. Hurst and Jonathan Prown, cat. entry #42 . sw01290 - $28,000 Click here to view item.
	A Classical 3-part Overmantel Gilt Mirror, 1830 This overmantel mirror is fully developed with acorns and carved embellishment on all its gilt surfaces. The gilt is original, as are the mirrors and backboards. sw01415 - $5,200 Click here to view item.
	A Figured Maple Chippendale 6-drawer Dishtop Tall Chest with Fan on Dovetailed Bracket Feet, Rhode Island, c.1770 The fan, the dishtop, and the beautifully bracketed feet set this chest apart from the ordinary, the fan is a classic Rhode Island form, and here it is good size and sharp carving. The dishtop is another added feature highly sought after by collectors. Note the beautifully figured wood top with the wood grain swirl and knot. Also, note the dovetails on the ends of the dishtop which, of course, are the sides of this piece.sw01407 - $14,000 Click here to view item.
	A Figured Mahogany late Sheraton Secretary Essex County, c.1810 This is an interesting secretary retaining its original first surface, which over the years has turned a warm golden color and patina. Athough, at first glance, one might consider this an Empire secretary, it has many elements of earlier and current styles. For example, it has its original swan's neck pediment with original brass buttons reminiscent of Hepplewhite and Sheraton secretaries of the time. sw01405 - $11,000 Click here to view item.
	A Queen Anne Mahogany Kneehole Desk, England, c.1760 This mahogany kneehole desk is like many of those that were produced in its era. Generally, these are reasonably priced, although many have major elements that have been replaced over the years, e.g. bracket feet and especially the tops. This desk has its unquestionable period front bracket feet and top. It is pure, with the exception of replaced period brasses. The top is crossbanded, as is the door below. sw01399 - $7,500 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Chippendale Straight Front Bureau on Tall Bracket Feet, New England, c.1780 This bureau is composed of exceptionally beautiful solid boards of highly figured mahogany, and that's the essence of this beautiful Chippendale period. Small chests were made of everything from poplar to cherry, mahogany, birch, etc. But, the most expensive were those made of imported Santo Domingo and/or Cuban mahogany. This is one of those chests, with its original side pulls, and beautifully sculptured mahogany bracket feet. sw01282 - $5,900 Click here to view item.
	A Fine Classical Mahogany Dressing Table, North Shore, c.1825 This table is in a fine state of preservation with acanthus carving reminiscent of the McIntyre School in the North Shore of Massachusetts. The craftsmanship is evident throughout and the richness of the mahogany gives this piece an especial quality. There are many of these forms, some with spiral legs, some reeded, some thicker, and some thinner. But, their statuesque nature of these legs, with reeds, turning, and the special North Shore Leaf common and often identified with Salem, and Essex County furniture is clearly evident. sw00025 - $6,500 Click here to view item.
	An Early Diminutive Cherrywood Queen Anne Highboy, Rhode Island, c.1750 This highboy is of small scale, only 36 inches wide, and is in pristine condition. The small Queen Anne brasses are all original and the secondary woods are chestnut, indicative of its Rhode Island origin. This highboy is indeed a lady…it has very fine long legs with a small scale chest above, and a traditional embellished skirt with scrolls on the side and drop finials, et al on the front, see details below. The construction throughout is finely crafted, indicative of Rhode Island craftsmanship. sw01340 - $26,000 Click here to view item.
	A Carved Mahogany Dishtop candlestand with Claw and Ball feet c.1780, Massachusetts This is a very practical sized table with a desirable dishtop. The mahogany is very beautifully figured. Using highly figured woods like this in the top is explanation for the very slight curvature of the top as these woods often have a life of their own. For most antiquarians, this adds to the charm. See details for the wood figure. The column is of a baluster form with a number of ring turnings and the feet have classic Boston "rat's paw" claw and ball design.. sw01344 - $6,500 Click here to view item.
	A Tiger Maple and Maple Octagonal Candlestand, New England, c.1780 This is a small-scale candlestand with a rarely seen octagonal top and probably from Connecticut, although location is indeterminate. Its unusual tiger maple top makes this a very desirable candlestand. It has an old surface and is completely original with no breaks or alterations, retaining its original metal spider, etc.. See details below. sw01343 - $3,400 Click here to view item.
	A Mahogany Sheraton Workstand, Salem, c.1890 This is an extremely fine copy of a Salem sewing table executed probably at the turn of the century. We have this piece because of its superior craftsmanship throughout. The only thing that seperates this from the original is time. The reeding and acanthus carving in addition to the quality of the mahogany is of the highest order. Indeed, a professional would have to start examining drawers to determine oxidation levels to discern its true age. Its quality level is far better than many period ones. It is a faithful reproduction of the famous Salem masterpiece by the McIntyres. sw01342 - $3,800 Click here to view item.
	A Fine Sheraton Carved Mahogany Side Chair, England, c.1790 While only a single chair, this is a beautifully crafted chair in the finest Sheraton tradition. Note the magnificent carving on the crest, splat and chair stiles. Also, note the bowed front seat and the stop-fluted legs. It is upholstered in an old tapestry, which is in good condition. As a single hall chair or bedroom chair, this is a fabulous late 18th century chair with an old surface, probably first, in fine condition. sw01339 - $3,200 Click here to view item.
	A Queen Anne Black Japanned Tall Case Clock, England, 18th century. Clock works by Henton Brown, London This is a good sized Queen Anne tall case clock retaining an early Japanned surface in the Chinese motif. The case was restored some time ago, and is in fine condition. The movement is an 8 day brass works by a good recognized English Clock maker. Brittan's Clock Directory lists the maker as follows: "Henton Brown - Borough. Admitted C.C. 1726; Master, 1753; Livery, 1766; A maker of fine watches; 58 Lombard St. in 1754". sw01297 - $9,500 Click here to view item.
	A Serpentine Rosewood Gaming Table, China, 19th century This gaming table is a relatively rare form and composed of all solid rosewood with beautiful dovetailing, and hand carving throughout. Note the cabinetry on the top apron of this table. The sides of the apron are all of the solid, as is the whole table, with hand-shaped panels applied to serpentine sides. It retains all four of its small "chip drawers". sw01325 - $6,500 Click here to view item.
	A Figured Mahogany Classical Serving Table with Original Brasses, Baltimore, circle of John Needles, c.1820 This is a striking server of small size featuring beautifully figured mahogany throughout. We attribute this piece to Baltimore on the basis of its reeded legs. For a related casepiece with additional examples, see sw00809, A Carved and Reeded Mahogany Winged Wardrobe, Baltimore, c.1830. This table was obviously treasured and used very carefully through the years and has retained its original brasses. It is in fine condition. sw01323 - $9,500 Click here to view item.
	A Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table with Marlborough Feet, c.1780, New England This is a beautiful small scale drop leaf table, retaining its original cross stretcher and Marlborough feet. The top is composed of beautifully aged mellow mahogany and is in perfect condition throughout. The legs, stretchers, drawer, etc are all original and unaltered, with no repairs or restorations. sw01318 - $8,500 Click here to view item.
	A Federal Mahogany Carved Card Table, Salem, c.1820 This is a beautifully crafted card table with a wonderfully carved fluted vase which sits on a small circular base with gadrooning. All is supported on fluted saber legs which are embellished with their original brass rosettes on top and paw brass feet below. The apron is figured crotch mahogany and the solid board top is striped mahogany with fluted edging. sw01313 - $5,500 Click here to view item.
	A Hepplewhite Satinwood Pembroke Table with Rosewood Inlay, England, c.1800/1810 This is a small-scale Hepplewhite table with glorious satinwood throughout that has mellowed through the years. It is in superb condition with its original casters. the satinwood is embellished with line inlay on top and crossbanded at the edges with rosewood and satinwood at the top. Line inlay is also used on the drawer and feet, the legs of which, interestingly, are all solid satinwood, which is rarely seen. At the top of each leg are beautiful rosewood inlays, also banded with line inlay. sw01311 - $12,500 Click here to view item.
	A Pair of Classical Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, New York, c.1800-1810 These chairs retain an old probably first surface, and have large well-developed carved crest panels. These chairs have beautifully reeded stiles and have a backsplat of interesting semi-circles meeting with a carved oval rosette panel. The legs are in the French style, and we have reupholstered the seats with a Chinese style fabric. These chairs are in perfect condition throughout. sw01308 - $7,500 Click here to view item.