Walnut Table with Herms and Sphinxes at the Ends

Provenance

Frédéric Spitzer [1815-1890], Paris; (his estate sale, at his residence by Chevallier and Mannheim, Paris, 17 April -16 June 1893, no. 191). Possibly (Stefano Bardini [1836-1922], Florence). (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London, New York, and Paris); purchased 5 December 1900 by Peter A.B. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania;[1] inheritance from the Estate of Peter A B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, 1942. [1] Widener collection records in NGA curatorial files.

Walnut Table with Herms and Sphinxes at the Ends

Italian 16th Century

second half 16th century

Accession Number

1942.9.367

Medium

walnut, oak, beech, and maple

Dimensions

overall: 155 x 87.7 x 91.1 cm (61 x 34 1/2 x 35 7/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection