STAIR
Live Auction

Americana at Stair

Thu, Aug 5, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 283

Aesthetic Movement Rosewood Parlor Sofa with Silk Upholstery, Herter Brothers

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Raised on casters.

32 1/2 x 4 ft. 7 in. x 23 3/4 in.

Height of seat 15 1/2 in.

Note: A nearly identical Herter sofa was commissioned for Evergreen, Baltimore, MD circa 1880 for the front parlor, by the Garret family. An armchair from the Evergreen suite is now in the American Wing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, (2001.75). The Evergreen parlor suite has more elaborately carved legs and a deeper rosewood apron.

Condition

In good overall condition with minor wear throughout. The upholstery has scattered staining and wear. Structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.