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Live Auction

Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1203

Rare Aesthetic Movement Gilt and

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Jeweled Marble-Top Pedestal Attributed to Herter Brothers, circa 1880, thick variegated marble top, the pedestal with two-tone gilding, leather strapwork and glass inset "jewels", probably original surface, 48 x 16-1/2 x 16-1/2 in.. Condition: marble top possibly replaced, extensive deterioration to fabric and leather, scattered surface wear and losses especially at base, one small area of loss at composition ornament. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Possibly commissioned from Herter Brothers by the Vanderbilts

Condition

marble top possibly replaced, extensive deterioration to fabric and leather, scattered surface wear and losses especially at base, one small area of loss at composition ornament