This six piece carved dining chair set may not be Horner but it is of a quality level and look that would suggest it could be attributed to him. There are carved griffins on either side of the chair back and Jenny Lind’s face at the center of the top crest. Ebonized finish and cranberry red fabric. Current bidding is at $2,025 and bidding ends April 3rd.

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Up for auction is yet another R.J. Horner labeled Partner’s Desk. Bidding is already active on this piece – taking it up to $2,025 (expect that to double/triple). The winged maidens really make this piece and it appears that they may have their original casters as well. Bidding will end on April 1st and more can be seen at the listing.

Carved all over this magnificent partners desk has two drawers on each side with hand carved pulls and a “secret” drawer on each side with the characteristic Horner North Wind Face instead of drawer pulls. The North Wind Face can also be found in the center of both ends of the desk in the middle of fantastic relief carvings of fruits, nuts and flowers.

The desktop has a gadrooned carved edge and is supported by Fantastic Winged Ladies. All four have beautiful faces and are magnificently carved.

This rare model partners desk by R. J. Horner is in Mint Condition, and is embellished with fantastic drawer linings, the most detailed and intricate relief carvings and the finish is Black finished Mahogany. The many fine details on this desk are characteristic of Horner’s finest work.

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Height: 32 inches Width: 62 inches and Depth: 35 1/2 inches

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Here is another Horner Parnter’s desk but this one is a much meatier form with four griffins guarding the corners of the desk. From the pictures it is not possible to see the condition of the top. This desk is made of mahogany and the dimensions are 56″ L x 37″ W. Bidding starts at $5,775.00 and expected range is $17,500 to $27,500. Listing can be seen here.

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Up for auction is a Horner Partner’s Desk from Grandview Antiques and Auctions. This is a fairly classic Horner item that would be welcome in any collection. This one appears to have its original finish but needs a very good cleaning. Dimensions are 29.5″h x 55″l x 38″d. Starting price is $2,250 and expected range is $4,500 to $6,000. Hammer falls on March 24th. Listing can be seen here.

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Three section bookcase with bent glass door in the center. Incredibly carved lifelike men on either side of the bookcase ends. Egg and dart moulding around the glass doors. It has some interesting looking feet but I can’t make out the shape. Attributed to R.J. Horner by Bob Courtney Auctions, the seller. Dimensions: 70″ H x 90″ W x 19″ D Age: C. 1880 Material: Mahogany. Bidding starts at $9,900 with expected range $30,000-$40,000. Listing can be seen here. Sells on March 24th.

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