Herter Bros. (attrb.), American Aesthetic bookcase, c. 1880, likely New York, mahogany, cast bronze, brass and mother-of-pearl inlay, in two sections, each with spindle gallery over compartmentalized shelves, some raised on turned spindle supports, one adjustable, with single hinged door, the upper case decorated with carved openwork corner frets, the frieze and door inlaid with floral scrolls and mounted with elaborately cast bronze foliate scroll brackets, in the Japonais taste, exceptional design and construction from a top tier cabinetmaker, unmarked, 58"h x 72"l x 14"d

Good/Fair, top surface with spots of wear to finish, water rings, overall minor dings and scratches with small edge nicks and indentations, some that penetrate finish, one section with open back, possibly removed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.