An American Modern Gothic Walnut Sideboard. Circa 1875 probably Philadelphia, the castellated pediment with mixed wood floral marquetry panel above a rectangular shelf with spindled three quarter gallery supported by pierced brackets,the paneled back decorated with incising; a rose marble top over three marquetry frieze drawers, the central section with two drawers and open cupboard flanked by ope cupboard flanked by open cupboards over recessed paneled cupboard doors, on turned feet. Note this inspired by the drawings of British designer and architect Bruce Talbert. His influence on American furniture makers. Check out PERSUIT OF BEAUTY Page 470-471. The Metropolitan Museum. Height 62 1/2 in. Width 56 1/2 in. Depth 22 in. Price $12,500. |