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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 20, 2012, 02:03:07 am »

Thanks guys. Any idea about value? I may try and sell the night stand and painting.

I also have another piece that was left behind. I'm told it is a recreation that was purchased for 500. Thought I'd post it up just to be sure. Either way, I'm using this one as my bar!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 19, 2012, 05:14:16 pm »

33 3/4" tall.

its 18.5" wide, and 14.5" from back to front. Both measured across the top.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 19, 2012, 03:57:58 pm »

Sure.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 19, 2012, 02:42:32 pm »

Simply because the previous owner told me that it was, no other reason! While I am fascinated by antiques, I am not well educated in them.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 19, 2012, 01:54:25 pm »

Thanks for the great info so far!

I took a couple photos of the inside for you, let me know what your thoughts are.

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Antique Questions Forum / Previous owner of my home left behind two antiques (French console, Portrait)

« on: July 19, 2012, 12:25:52 am »

I bought a short sale, so a bunch of items were left behind, a couple of which are antique. I'd love to learn more about them, and maybe an approximate value.

The first item is a French Console. The previous owner claims he paid $900 for it, and considering some of the items he had in the house, that seems like a legitimate claim. (whether its worth that or not is another story) The second item is a hand painted portrait from 1908 I stumbled upon in the garage. I know nothing more about it, but I can answer questions requiring closer observation.

I pulled both of these out of the garage and took photos. I didn't clean them up, so they are dirty and dust covered. (I dont know how to properly clean a painting, so I decided its better to leave it be) If cleaned up, they seem to be in pretty good condition.

The console has only been in the garage since December, when I moved it there during a home remodel. I have no idea how long the painting has been there however.

Album with a couple extra images here: http://imgur.com/a/hOB4Y