Fine Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirror by Herter Brothers NY

£54,000

Ebonised wood, with marquetry inlay and gilt embellishments, bevelled mirror plates.

USA, circa 1880

Product Description

A mirror of similar design was probably made for the John Sloane residence in New York City circa 1882 where the firm were employed to decorate and furnish the library and parlour of the new home of John Sloane ( 1834 - 1905 ) at 997 Fifth Avenue. Some of the woodwork, furniture and decorative objects from this scheme are held at the Brooklyn Museum. See Stair, New York Americana at Stair, Thursday August 5th 2021, lot 289 where the mirror is marked 'Mr Sloan' verso The Herter Brothers, established by German immigrants Gustave and Christian Herter, were among the most distinguished cabinetmakers and interior designers in New York City during the last quarter of the 19th century. Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic, the firm catered to an elite clientele, including figures such as William H. Vanderbilt and J. Pierpont Morgan.

Ebonised wood, with marquetry inlay and gilt embellishments, bevelled mirror plates

Literature: Howe K.S. et al Herter Brothers: Furniture and interiors for a gilded age, Harry N. Abrams in association with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1994, pp. 234-5.

USA, circa 1880

Code:

11046