Corner Cabinet

Date1873

MediumRosewood, painted panels, brass

ClassificationsFurniture

Dimensions75 x 32 x 23 in.
190.5 x 81.3 x 58.4 cm

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts General Fund, Honorarium and Memorial Gifts Fund

Object number1985.1

DescriptionCabinet, wedge-shaped with three legs. The lowest section is a triangular shelf, open at the front, with a gallery (or rails) on the two sides. Above, is a second open shelf surmounted by four drawers. The drawers each have a pair of brass pulls. Above the drawers, is a rectangular cupboard with a door. Set into the face of the door is a painting of a standing figure dressed in red with a blue mantle. The figure holds a long sword. Next to the figure at the right of the panel, is a vertical inscription. On either side of the central section of drawers, is an open shelf. Each shelf is surmounted by a small cupboard with square doors. The two doors have painted panels mounted on them. On the left, is a crouching female figure with a nimbus. There is an inscription in the nimbus. On the right, is a crouching female figure with a halo. There is an inscription in the halo.

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