AMERICAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL PARQUETRY-INLAID EBONIZED CABINET.19th century, possibly Herter Brothers. Architectural design; upper section centering square section; frieze inset with copper relief panel depicting classical figures; pair parquetry doors inlaid with musical instruments and garden implements opening to shelved interior; tapering reeded legs surmounted by inset copper relief masks; shaped lower shelf - 62 in. x 40 in. x 17 in. Estimate $2,000-4,000
PROVENANCE: Acquired at C.G. Sloan & Company, Inc., September 19, 1988, Lot 2415
Estate of Dr. J. Bay Jacobs, owner of Jacobs Castle, Arlington, VA. The Castle built on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River that was modeled after Bavarian castles that he and his wife had seen while vacationing in Europe. The castle was demolished in 1994.
Piece of beaded brass trim on upper right is loose but retained Ebonized finish loss to borders around marquetry panels Small imperfections, minor scuffing and scratches on borders Doors close fine Portion of keyhole escutcheon - partial loss Minor abrasion on some edge Marquetry is fine - no loss Finish loss to small areas but not serious and does not affect beauty of piece Structurally fine
