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Lot 391
Description:
An Exceptional American Rococo Carved Rosewood Étagère, mid-19th c., attributed to John Henry Belter, New York, the crest centered with a Federal shield, floral garlands and C scrolls, the scalloped graduated shelves flanking an arched mirror, scroll supports on the upper tiers, lotus carved and fluted supports below, original serpentine marble top, conforming plinth base with foliate carved cartouche, tall anthemion carved feet, height 80 in., width 50 in., depth 15 1/2 in.
- Notes: Note: This étagère exhibits an overall form and specific ornament related to several well-known examples attributed to John Henry Belter. The shelves, carved supports, and shaped plinth are very similar to those in the "Rosalie" étagère in the Service Collection. The mirror moldings are identical to those on a console conserved by the New York State Historical Society. The broken pediment which is the underlying form for the unique carved crest is similar to that in a figure and bird carved étagère, also in the Service ollection. The Federal shield and laurel wreath centering the crest on the étagère is a singular motif in Belter's oeuvre, and recall the "Founding Fathers" busts adorning an important ebony and ivory center table in the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1853 and later in the Manney Collection. The exceptional proportions, finish, and subject matter incorporated into this lot suggest this étagère was a notable commissioned piece, either for a government officer, a public building, or an international exhibition. Reference: Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880, pp. 145-150; Schwartz, et. al. The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival, p. 73, pl. 52, 52a.
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October 11, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US
Neal Auction Company
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