2010s Architectural Remnant, Framed Glass Panel, the Huntington Hotel's "The Big 4" Restaurant, San Francisco - 1 Piece

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Architectural Remnant, framed glass panel features an intricate glass cut design.
Designer: Forrest Perkins.
Material: Glass, paper, wood, metal.
Color: … Read more Architectural Remnant, framed glass panel features an intricate glass cut design.
Designer: Forrest Perkins.
Material: Glass, paper, wood, metal.
Color: Green.
Finish: Recto side polished, verso incised numbers/scroll design, etched-frosted-beveled accents.
Origin: U.S.A.
Period: 2011-2014.

Description: The framed glass panel, features a large incised circular pattern, a numeral four at center accented by scroll work, surrounded by etched, frosted and beveled design over original .16 in. brown backing board. Newly fashioned as wall art, the panel is bordered in a bronze bead fillet and large distressed burnt black frame, hardware fastened at rear with (2) bumpers at bottom corners and a hardware bag. The architectural remnant, once a centerpiece of the iconic building's facade, was removed circa 2012-2014, placed in storage and deaccessioned when the property was shuttered in 2020.

Dimensions: Sight; 14 L x .44 D x 49 H inches, Overall; 18.44 L x 2 D x 53.44 H inches.
Approx. weight: 34 pounds.

Legacy: In 1976 The Huntington Hotel's Big 4 restaurant opened, and celebrated a golden era of opulence. Since the 1950s, the hotel and restaurant (H&R) were known for rich interiors appointed by interior design legend Anthony Hail (1925-2006). During its midcentury era, movie stars, European royalty were no strangers. The H&R appeared a seamless venue where celebrities were seen, and regular San Franciscans rubbed elbows with Nob Hill socialites. Notably, behind the Big 4's monumental doors lies an impressive collection of original Big Four themed artifacts, inspire historical and local intrigue. In early 2020, the H&R closed due pandemic era setbacks. The property is slated to reopen early 2026.

Use: Pocket door panel or custom window to pantry, kitchen or wine cellar, dining room...in the meantime, magnificent wall art until more creative ideas prevail. See less