IMPORTANT SET OF J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD CHAIRS, COMPRISED OF TEN SIDE CHAIRS AND ONE ARMCHAIR.

IMPORTANT SET OF J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD CHAIRS, COMPRISED OF TEN SIDE CHAIRS AND ONE ARMCHAIR. Circa 1860. Each “dish back” chair of shield form with scrolled hip rests joined to the overupholstered seat with serpentine front rail, raised on frontal cabriole legs with shaped knees and pointed feet. The armchair with serpentine arms and scrolled volutes. Literature: Example of these chairs, previously thought to be unique to the Springmeier Family, partners of John Henry Belter, illustrated on p. 103 in American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880, by Eileen and Richard Dubrow. SIZE: Each side chair: 35-1/2″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat. Armchair: 36-1/2″ h. of back. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Professionally restored and tightened, recovered, and refinished. Now with a chocolate brown color. 9-93344 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1268	$8,912.50	IMPORTANT SET OF J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD CHAIRS, COMPRISED OF TEN SIDE CHAIRS AND ONE ARMCHAIR. Circa 1860. Each “dish back” chair of shield form with scrolled hip rests joined to the overupholstered seat with serpentine front rail, raised on frontal cabriole legs with shaped knees and pointed feet. The armchair with serpentine arms and scrolled volutes. Literature: Example of these chairs, previously thought to be unique to the Springmeier Family, partners of John Henry Belter, illustrated on p. 103 in American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880, by Eileen and Richard Dubrow. SIZE: Each side chair: 35-1/2″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat. Armchair: 36-1/2″ h. of back. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Professionally restored and tightened, recovered, and refinished. Now with a chocolate brown color. 9-93344 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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