Herter Brothers A FINE AMERICAN RENAISSANCE ROSEWOOD, MAPLE, STAINED FRUITWOOD, PARCEL GILT AND PAINTED SIDE CABINET New York, circa 1875

the stepped pediment with carved bowtied berried-laurel branches above a painted classical amphora before a green velvet platform top for clock display, the frieze fitted with a drawer, the central cabinet door opening to two shelves and the side doors opening to one shelf, front and sides finely decorated with Classical flower filled urns and Egyptomania motifs. 

Howe, K., Cooney Frelinghusen, A. and al. Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors of the Gilded Age, Exhibition Catalogue, Abrams, 1994, p. 218, pl.14 and 15 for detail of the frieze designed with an angular stapwork enclosing a leaf motif and buds

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Losses to gilt highlights.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The exact same frieze designed with an angular strapwork enclosing a leaf motif and buds can be also found on a console table made in 1869-71 for William H. Vanderbilt's New York residence, as well as on a side cabinet made for Mrs. Cosby in 1871 (see Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors of the Gilded Age, p. 151 and 154.)