Empire Secretaire
Attributed to
Johannes Klinkerfuss
(German, 1770 - 1831)
Dateca. 1810
MediumMahogany, red pine, white oak, and maple with gilded brass and steel
DimensionsOverall: 39 1/2 × 34 1/2 × 24 1/4 inches (100.33 × 87.63 × 61.6 cm)
Credit LineGift from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Renken Sr.
Object numberF67-22
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DescriptionRectangular shape with break-front accentuated by two columns bearing ormolu mounted capitals, and topped by circular platform edged with heavy ormolu beading. In front center panel, above: three compartments with two recessed drawers contained behind drop-front; below: three deep drawers mounted with ormolu medallions and pulls. Large compartment on each side of object has open shelf and six hinged drawers. Various bands of ormolu mounting separate frontal sections including across the top a motif of floral swags between urn shapes. On reverse: Chateau Brand P.M.
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