President Pierce’s tiger maple desk returns to New HampshireRINDGE, N.H. (AP) – A desk that President Franklin Pierce gave to a family friend after his election has made its way back to New Hampshire. The Empire tiger-maple desk, built in the 1830s, originally sat in Pierce’s law office in Concord and was given to a friend who lived nearby when Pierce was elected […]
Gio Ponti Triennale Armchairs lead our five auction highlightsGio Ponti Triennale Armchairs, $117,900 CHICAGO – Among the starring lots at the Wright Design sale on March 28 was this pair of Gio Ponti lacquered wood, upholstery, and brass Triennale armchairs dating to 1951. The design is one produced for ISA (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti), the luxury furniture firm. To achieve the effect of […]
Brooklyn Museum deaccessions choice antique furniture, sending it to Brunk March 20ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Having been founded in 1823, the Brooklyn Museum has been receiving donations of art and furniture for more than 200 years. Museum officials have decided to part with 155 items from the collection, and have selected Brunk to conduct a sale on Wednesday, March 20. The complete catalog is now open for […]
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