This fantastic historic New England home and contents is going up for auction this week! Located in Haverhill, New Hampshire, the prior owners were the late John and Ruth Page who both passed away in 2012. He was a past director of the New Hampshire Historical Society. Here is a link to a detailed article on the house, its history and auction details. I wanted to share some of the real estate photos (which sadly could be better) and also some of the items up for auction next Saturday, February 27th via William A. Smith Auctioneers in Plainfield, New Hampshire.
The front hall and 3 story staircase is really spectacular. And the wallpapers are pretty great too. I’d love to see this wallpaper kept and the floors and stair treads painted black.
Auction Lot 70: A carved Federal rolled arm China trade sofa with cane seat and reeded legs, 91″L. Link.
The contents AND house are being auctioned off on Saturday, February 27. Go to W. A. Smith Auctioneers for all the details. I wish I was able to go, even just to observe the proceedings!
Gah! I want it ALL!!! Really just a bit of paint and reupholstery is all that is needed. Please tell me you are bidding.
Hi Laura – not bidding and unfortunately can’t get up there this weekend to check it out in person. Oh well!
I have fallen in love with a couple of things. However, I live in Alabama, can’t go to New Hampshire, and I have a question for you. I don’t know much about how these things work, but if I were to buy something “long distance” so to speak, how would I get it to Alabama? Do these companies arrange shipping or is that up to the buyer? Your input greatly appreciated.
Hi Ellen – very exciting! The auctioneers website has some shipping/storage information here: http://www.wsmithauction.com/about/shipping.cfm
You can do phone bidding for the auction, information here: http://www.wsmithauction.com/about/buying.cfm#absentee
Good luck!
Buy it Linda and I’ll fly out there and we can update it together! Whoop