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204. Brown Furniture Isn’t Dead: A Boston Masterpiece Sets a New Benchmark

204. Brown Furniture Isn’t Dead: A Boston Masterpiece Sets a New Benchmark

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A Boston mahogany linen press has just shattered expectations, soaring to a price level rarely seen in today’s market for American brown furniture. In this episode, Martin breaks down the remarkable sale at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, where competitive bidding pushed this exceptional piece into record territory. Joining the conversation is Martin’s good friend—and the underbidder on the piece—who offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on what made this linen press so important, why serious collectors recognized its significance, and how quality, provenance, and condition can still ignite intense demand. Together, they explore what this sale signals for the future of Boston furniture and whether reports of “brown furniture’s death” have been greatly exaggerated. YOUTUBE VIDEO
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