This is an antique, 3rd quarter 19th century, Victorian era, carved walnut "Lincoln style" bed frame with tall head board and matching footboard The Victorian furniture market is currently slumped. Pieces, even the original period pieces, do not sell for what they used to sell for a few decades ago. The market was further impacted by the Recession. The estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail 'asking prices' can be higher and vary.