it's all in the details

I would love to have these mosaic door handles on my front door. It is sometimes hard to tell in New York if certain details are original or expertly recreated. I am going to guess that these works of art are original. But then again, I am not sure.

The Website notes that the Double Tree Metropolitan Hotel has been "restored to reflect its retro, 1960's glory." I also read that it was recently designated an historic landmark. The hotel was designed in 1961 by architect Morris Lapidus, who also designed Miami's legendary Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels. I remember visiting both hotels on my childhood trips to Miami Beach. Even to 8 year old eyes, they were pretty spectacular. So what is the answer, original or recreated?

Photographed at the 51st Street entrance of the hotel (located at 569 Lexington Avenue). There are many mid-century treasures to be found in Midtown.