An error has occurred while processing this page. The site administrator has been notified. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Lot 146
Description:
A Pair of American Aesthetic Carved Rosewood Side Chairs, attributed to Herter Bros., c. 1880, N.Y., turned finials, pierced back with foliate design, turned legs, "X"-form stretcher, India rubber casters.
- Notes: Note: A number of design elements seen in these chairs closely relate to known examples from the Herter firm. The opposing loops below the splat are similar to those on a cabinet bearing the Herter stamp, sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 631, February 1993; the spindles on the splat are identical to those on another cabinet signed Herter, sold in these rooms as lot 634, October 1989; the proportions, leg turnings and rectilinear back design are similar to those on side chairs made by the Herter firm for the White House Red Room, and Godwin, Vanderbilt, and Hopkins residences. Most notably, the stiles, spindles, and front legs are similar to the recently discovered Vanderbilt "zodiac" chairs traced to the library at Vanderbilt's 640 5th Avenue townhouse. Reference: Howe, et. al. Herter Brothers, Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age. pp. 170 and 177, figs. 21, 25. Robert Edward's discussion of the Vanderbilt library chairs' discovery appears in his blog: www.americandecorativeart.com
Shipping Options
Accepted Forms of Payment:
September 11, 2010 10:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US
Neal Auction Company
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 0% and any applicable taxes and shipping.