New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Armchair

Manufacturer Herter Brothers (American)

Dateca. 1872-1873

MediumWalnut and walnut burl

DimensionsOverall: 55 1/2 x 32 x 31 in. (141 x 81.3 x 78.7 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineAcquired in memory of Philip Trapani with contributions from his friends and gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lendman

Object number98.1

Terms

Face
herons
ribbons
Flowers
Foliage
Crests
Green
Brown
New York

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DescriptionThis open armchair is of walnut and walnut burl featuring virtuoso carving throughout. The handrests are fashioned from winged herons perched atop leaves, reeds and cattails; the crest is exquisitely cared with central bearded head with ribbons and swags descending from the mouth and tied up at the corners with pierced carved bows which trail down the sides. Similar beribboned swag beneath the front apron, turned legs terminating in brass castors, @-shaped stretcher with small central finial. The chair is upholstered in green silk damask over the original underlayment. The original upholster is not known.