Description
R046 Gustave Herter Walnut bookcase, display cabinet.
Stamped G. Herter New York.
Gustave Herter museum quality two piece arched topped, four door, 2 drawer American black walnut and ebonised bookcase/ display cabinet.
This stunning Cabinet has been made to the highest standard, by world famous Gustave Herter. Having an arched top section with two doors and a concave mid section above a two drawer two drawer cabinet.
The top section has been adorned scrolled carved supports that carry the arched pediment that has a central carving flanked with raised walnut panels and dentil mouldings.
The concave section also has burr walnut to the front and side elevations with a central carving.
The base section continues in the same manner, having two drawers and two glazed doors, with three columns that have carved acanthus leaves, turned and ebonised buttons and baguette cut ebonised blocks.
The sides of the cabinet have burr walnut raised and fielded panels to the top and bottom sections surrounded by ebonised mouldings.
The top section has has one adjustable shelf and the base section has four adjustable shelves.
The piece has fully working locks with two original keys and additional keys so every lock has a working key.
This item separates into two sections for transport purposes.
The piece Is in original condition and would grace any home.
c1860
H80 7/8″ W55 3/4″ D18 1/2″
H205.2cm W141.6cm D47cm
Top section H32 3/4″ W51 1/8″ D16 1/8″
H83.2cm W129.8cm D41cm
Base section H48″ W55 3/4″ D18 1/2″
H122cm W141.6cm D47cm