magazine rack
18 June 2018
Description

Antique magazine rack, painted black background with floral and fruit painted detail with gold carved trim, one drawer. 24"w x 21"ht x 14"depth... 3 openings for magazines.

Provenance

Antique dealer

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 hours
By Nora Curl
Jun 18, 19:22 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is an antique, mid 19th century, Victorian era 'Canterbury'. A canterbury is slatted, open top, low stand on short caster feet with a drawer. They were originally designed for holding sheet music, though are often referred to as magazine stands. These were first produced in the 1780s for the Bishop of Canterbury, hence the name, and by the 1860's these were considered a status symbol in homes of the wealthy, especially in America. This one is done in French Louis style with carved and gilded arched wood slats, black lacquered surface, which is the influence of post 1851 Japonisme, and it is tole painted by hand. The estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail 'asking prices' can be higher and vary.

Nora curl Jun 18, 19:22 UTC

Please add a photo of a corner of the drawer to show the joinery and an image of the underside of this too.

Rhonda lanier Jun 18, 20:30 UTC

Hey Nora,

I just downloaded more images of the magazine rack for your review.

Rhonda lanier Jun 19, 23:01 UTC

Thank you Nora!

Nora curl Jun 19, 23:07 UTC

You are very welcome.

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