Fine Americana And Continental Antiques Two Day Event - Day 1
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 121
Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim Renaissance Revival Carved Twin Beds
Estimate: $5,000 - $20,000
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| $20,000 | $1,000 |
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| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description
Mid-Late 19th Century; Original, (2) 72.5” Height x 41” Width X 4” Depth. Outstanding example of fully carved headboard and footboard. Headboards: Have crest with reclining cherubs with elbow on cap urn with open wing bird and other hand holding rose swag flowers, with ribbons and tassels. Has carved shell below flanked by winged griffins holding shield. Lower center panel has north wind and classical profiles center oval medallion, surrounded by scrolls, ribbons and florals. Posts are carved with butterflies, bellflowers and urn. Footboards: 43” Height x 42” Width x 5.5” Depth. Has similar carvings as headboards, and posts have capped urns with rosettes. Center gallery has winged dragons, and important 11.5” diameter medallion with raised cherub scene of sleeping cherub and cherub playing horn. Overall condition is outstanding and original with original surface finish, very minor loss. Very important matching pair of twin beds that has descended through a prominent Victorian family from Boston, MA. We encourage advanced collectors to view this newly discovered, heavily carved and important example here in gallery. Appears to be in excellent and original condition. Due to the size and weight of this lot, shipping will be unavailable and the winning bidder must arrange pick up from our gallery within 30 days of auction date. Please view photos. Provenance: B. Picard Boston
Artist or Maker
Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910
Medium
Wood
Date
Mid-Late 19th Century
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
Searching for "Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim Renaissance Revival Carved Twin Beds" directs to information about the 19th-century Venetian decorator Michelangelo Guggenheim (1837–1910) and the Neo-Renaissance furniture he created for Palazzo Papadopoli. While he designed various pieces like armoires, tables, and cabinets, no record of carved twin beds specifically designed by him could be found. The name seems to be an ornate combination referencing a style rather than an extant piece of furniture.
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good Original Estate Found
Available payment options
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B. Picard Boston