Bidspirit auction | Attributed Belter Custom Pattern Armchair

Attributed Belter Custom Pattern Armchair - Maker: Attributed to John Henry Belter Origin: New York, New York Date: Circa 1850-1860 Period/Style: American Rococo Revival Materials: Laminated rosewood, carved rosewood, and later woven damask upholstery Form: Open armchair or gentleman chair Pattern: Special or custom pattern, exact pattern unidentified Description: A fine American Rococo Revival laminated rosewood armchair in an elaborate special or custom pattern, attributed to John Henry Belter, New York, circa 1850-1860. The shaped upholstered back is surmounted by a flower-filled urn-form basket mounted against the crest and surrounded by finely pierced grapevines, pendant fruit, flowers, leaves, and scrolling foliage. Open arms terminate in carved grape clusters above the serpentine seat, conforming floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. Offered as part of the seven-piece suite comprising Lots 72-75. Dimensions: 40 in. H, 24 in. W, 22 in. D, 14 in. seat H. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Retains an old polished surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, darkening, and minor color variation. Rear views show an old repaired or reinforced vertical crest seam with additional darkened repair areas. Pierced laminated elements exhibit minor cracks and age-related seams. Excellent later red and gold woven damask upholstery presents with minimal visible wear. Dimensions: 40 x 24 x 22 in