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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass Ibex Head Coffee Table. Any Idea of Value?

« on: December 06, 2011, 09:02:22 PM »

Just a reminder. Anything that's on Worthpoint is an Ebay auction. As I said, I'm no stranger to researching this piece...It is definitely NOT an easy piece to find, or at least at a reasonable price. I've dealt professionally in antiques for about 20 years.

There have been 2 offered on Ebay in the last1.5-2 years. Those were offered numerous times and those were the ones you saw on Worthpoint. 3 other dealers in the WORLD are offering individual pieces. I've listed mine numerous times which is the ones you see offered on Craigslist.

Not trying to call you out. I just want people to realize that often times, the same piece is offered on numerous websites.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Just discovered an old bible (1852) in loft

« on: December 06, 2011, 04:38:06 PM »

Monetarily-wise, you're talking about $10-$20 and it's likely that it wouldn't sell for years. OTOH, it's value in terms of family history or just history itself is significantly more.

When you find a Gutenberg Bible (or just a single page of one!) give me a call!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass Ibex Head Coffee Table. Any Idea of Value?

« on: December 06, 2011, 09:58:22 AM »

Hope you did well on it !!

I'm happy!

Just out of curiosity. You claimed to have seen ''so many'' online. I otoh, have seen under a dozen world wide and I thought I'd search pretty well. I think I need some search tips!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass Ibex Head Coffee Table. Any Idea of Value?

« on: December 06, 2011, 12:22:04 AM »

I would surmise that a retail value of $1000-$1500 would not be out of the question in a New York City shop. I would track those on Ebay and see where they go. It is a really unusual looking piece and I think it would also appeal to an African theme designer. Once again in NY or LA or even Atlanta. Just an educated guess, not an estimate to bank on.

I sold it today to a buyer in Miami. Now I just have to find another one @ the price I paid for this one...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass Ibex Head Coffee Table. Any Idea of Value?

« on: December 01, 2011, 10:15:04 PM »

I would surmise that a retail value of $1000-$1500 would not be out of the question in a New York City shop. I would track those on Ebay and see where they go. It is a really unusual looking piece and I think it would also appeal to an African theme designer. Once again in NY or LA or even Atlanta. Just an educated guess, not an estimate to bank on.

Thanks. I've followed auctions with these for the last year or so and none have ended with a bid. Obviously, a big name gallery would fetch top dollar for this but I'm thinking the best market will be overseas. The majority that I've seen have been offered there.

There's just very little information I can find on this. Most, if not all descriptions I've seen are merely guesses or opinions. I'd love to read factual info regarding it's history and manufacturer. I've seen a lot of antiques in my life but I ain't never seen one of these! Hopefully it is a valuable and important piece.

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Antique Questions Forum / Brass Ibex Head Coffee Table. Any Idea of Value?

« on: December 01, 2011, 12:10:05 AM »

I'm interested to hear opinions as to a realistic value of this table. Google shows prices from about $1000-$4500. Most I have seen are offered by well established, high-end antique dealers and most were overseas. I'm assuming this is French inspired and it's definitely a Hollywood Regency piece. Everything I've read indicates it was made in the early 70's. It's handmade as the braze beads are all hand done.

I couldn't get detailed pictures but this link shows the finer details.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRASS-IBEX-RAMS-HEAD-COFFEE-TABLE-BASE-MID-CENTURY-HOLLYWOOD-REGENCY-/110760124256

This is my table and it's polished.