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A rare Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian library table
signed "G. Herter" in two places (see photos). We had a gold tooled leather
installed in the top writing surface.
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The front of the desk has three
drawers whereas the back of the desk looks the same but has a drawer on each
side but not in the center (see photo). We have three old keys for the
drawers. One works the locks while the other two can be used to open the
drawers. One drawer was missing the lock and we had the missing area filled
with a piece of wood. This substantial table is tastefully decorated with
extensive applied rosettes, finials, and other carvings as well as raised
burled panels and columns. There is a solid center stretcher with carvings
and a flat portion in the center. Born in 1830, Gustave was the oldest of
the Herter Brothers. They are recognized as the premier furniture makers of
the late Victorian period having designed pieces for the White House,
Thurlow Lodge, Ruggles S. Morse mansion, and the Vanderbilt residence on
Fifth Ave, NYC. We seldom find pieces signed by Herter. We are excited to
be offering this truly rare piece!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 30"H x 61"W x 37.5"D
Finish: Good polished original finish and patina
Price: $13,750.00 |
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