Comments on: Herter Brothers Furniture In The Movies http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html The definitive Victorian antique furniture destination Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:41:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: John Werry http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-3411 John Werry Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:03:08 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-3411 I got this list of movies from the Bonham's sale that included both Thurlow Lodge and the Hopkins residence. I'm not sure which pieces from which estate were in which movies, but here they are: “Saratoga Trunk” (1945), “Some Like It Hot” (1959), “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” (1964), “Scarface” (1983) and “Ghost” (1990) I got this list of movies from the Bonham’s sale that included both Thurlow Lodge and the Hopkins residence. I’m not sure which pieces from which estate were in which movies, but here they are:

“Saratoga Trunk” (1945),
“Some Like It Hot” (1959),
“The Unsinkable Molly Brown” (1964),
“Scarface” (1983) and
“Ghost” (1990)

]]> By: Susan MacLaurin http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-3410 Susan MacLaurin Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:16:41 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-3410 I would like to know of a specific movie that a wonderful Herter Brothers piece from Thurlow Lodge has been seen? I give a short talk on the Music Room Console with Mirror at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. I know that the Mirror along with other furniture from Thurlow Lodge was on the auction block in 1942 after Mrs. Timothy Hopkins' death. LACMA bought this piece in 1991 at an auction after it had supposedly been a prop at Universal Studios since 1942. Any help would be appreciated, as I would like to tell my audiences of specific TV shows or movies that this particular piece has been seen. I would like to know of a specific movie that a wonderful Herter Brothers piece from Thurlow Lodge has been seen? I give a short talk on the Music Room Console with Mirror at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. I know that the Mirror along with other furniture from Thurlow Lodge was on the auction block in 1942 after Mrs. Timothy Hopkins’ death. LACMA bought this piece in 1991 at an auction after it had supposedly been a prop at Universal Studios since 1942. Any help would be appreciated, as I would like to tell my audiences of specific TV shows or movies that this particular piece has been seen.

]]> By: Ulysses Dietz http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2816 Ulysses Dietz Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:47:28 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2816 I noticed through a quick-eyed friend that the marquetry salon cabinet from the Mark Hopkins House that was in the Bonham's sale (the one with damage that did not sell) was featured in Henry Higgin's library in the 1964 Warner Brothers classic, MY FAIR LADY. I wonder where that piece ended up. Damages or not, it had fabulous marquetry. I noticed through a quick-eyed friend that the marquetry salon cabinet from the Mark Hopkins House that was in the Bonham’s sale (the one with damage that did not sell) was featured in Henry Higgin’s library in the 1964 Warner Brothers classic, MY FAIR LADY. I wonder where that piece ended up. Damages or not, it had fabulous marquetry.

]]> By: woodwright http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2094 woodwright Tue, 26 May 2009 14:22:16 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2094 Max, Thank you very much for the invitation - I'd really love to see your collection. I've never been to New Orleans & it's 1,300 miles away for me - but I can't imagine a better reason to make the trip. It's also a city I've always wanted to see. It would be a good break from the cold winters of New York. I will have to plan a trip for this winter. I will definately be in touch & hopefully can arrange a visit. Now I can't wait for winter to get here. woodwright Max, Thank you very much for the invitation – I’d really love to see your collection. I’ve never been to New Orleans & it’s 1,300 miles away for me – but I can’t imagine a better reason to make the trip. It’s also a city I’ve always wanted to see. It would be a good break from the cold winters of New York. I will have to plan a trip for this winter. I will definately be in touch & hopefully can arrange a visit. Now I can’t wait for winter to get here. woodwright

]]> By: max http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2093 max Mon, 25 May 2009 19:52:42 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2093 Bart We have the bed, two night stands, a dresser, the shaving stand and the three side chairs. The cabinet was bought by Brian Witherall for a client and the other dresser was bought in. There is a rumor that Bonham's may be offering the unsold lots in a California sale. Hopefully the reserves will be more reasonable. woodwright We love to share our collection with those who appreciate the period. Yes we do have other pieces, over 100 in all of high style Victorian almost exclusively American strewn over two houses and an office.. We also have an extensive collection of decorative arts of the period including over twenty marble and bronze statues, half a dozen clock sets and numerous urns and vases primarily in the Egyptian, Greek and Assyrian revival motif. I am listed under Max Foote in the New Orleans phone directory, so if you are in the area call and if I am in town I will give you a tour. Bart
We have the bed, two night stands, a dresser, the shaving stand and the three side chairs. The cabinet was bought by Brian Witherall for a client and the other dresser was bought in.
There is a rumor that Bonham’s may be offering the unsold lots in a California sale. Hopefully the reserves will be more reasonable.
woodwright
We love to share our collection with those who appreciate the period. Yes we do have other pieces, over 100 in all of high style Victorian almost exclusively American strewn over two houses and an office..
We also have an extensive collection of decorative arts of the period including over twenty marble and bronze statues, half a dozen clock sets and numerous urns and vases primarily in the Egyptian, Greek and Assyrian revival motif. I am listed under Max Foote in the New Orleans phone directory, so if you are in the area call and if I am in town I will give you a tour.

]]> By: woodwright http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2088 woodwright Sun, 24 May 2009 11:18:41 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2088 50 pieces of Herter - WOW! Very impressive! Do you only collect Herter? I would guess not - but that is an impressive number, it must be an amazing collection. Do you know of anyone who has a larger collection of Herter? I would guess - yours is probably one of the largest (both public or private) collections of Herter furniture. I (& probably many/ most readers here @ RV) would love to see some of your collection - perhaps you could communicate w/ John W. to have him post some pictures here on the site to share, or post them yourself in the forum. Would love to see it in person, but I'd be happy just to see some of it pictured. Looking forward to seeing the tester for your bed. Thanks. woodwright 50 pieces of Herter – WOW! Very impressive! Do you only collect Herter? I would guess not – but that is an impressive number, it must be an amazing collection. Do you know of anyone who has a larger collection of Herter? I would guess – yours is probably one of the largest (both public or private) collections of Herter furniture. I (& probably many/ most readers here @ RV) would love to see some of your collection – perhaps you could communicate w/ John W. to have him post some pictures here on the site to share, or post them yourself in the forum. Would love to see it in person, but I’d be happy just to see some of it pictured. Looking forward to seeing the tester for your bed. Thanks. woodwright

]]> By: Bart http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2087 Bart Sun, 24 May 2009 03:16:56 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2087 Max: Just how many pieces of the suite do you have? Max:
Just how many pieces of the suite do you have?

]]> By: max http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2084 max Sat, 23 May 2009 15:39:07 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2084 woodwright Should have it in a couple of weeks and would be glad to share pictures. Since you are a Herter fan you would enjoy our collection of more than 50 pieces. woodwright
Should have it in a couple of weeks and would be glad to share pictures. Since you are a Herter fan you would enjoy our collection of more than 50 pieces.

]]> By: woodwright http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2080 woodwright Sat, 23 May 2009 02:29:06 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2080 Max, Any chance of getting a picture of the tester (either w or w/o the bed) posted here? Would love to see it and it's details - I'm a big Herter fan. woodwright Max, Any chance of getting a picture of the tester (either w or w/o the bed) posted here? Would love to see it and it’s details – I’m a big Herter fan. woodwright

]]> By: max http://rarevictorian.com/2009/05/herter-brothers-furniture-in-the-movies.html/comment-page-1#comment-2079 max Fri, 22 May 2009 18:47:46 +0000 http://rarevictorian.com/?p=2404#comment-2079 The great stuff is gone. However they can do a nice Donna Reed livingroom. The great stuff is gone. However they can do a nice Donna Reed livingroom.

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