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Carswell Rush Berlin Antiques
P.O. Box 210, Planitarium Station
New York City, NY 10024 , United States
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Diminutive Bronze-Mounted Empire Bureau
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RARE DIMINUTIVE EMPIRE BRONZE-MOUNTED MAHOGANY BUREAU
In the manner of Duncan Phyfe
New York, 1820-1825
The oblong wood top above a conforming case in the form of a "French bureau" with a projecting frieze with two drawers above three graduated, recessed drawers flanked by pillars with gilt-bronze capitals and bases above turned, lotus-carved, acorn-squash form feet. Secondary wood: Tulip Poplar.
D: 21½"
Condition: Excellent; Surviving in pristine condition, refinished with shellac in the manner of the period. Brasses cleaned and re-lacquered in the manner of the period.
This exact form, called a "commode" was published in 1810 by Pierre de la Mésangère in his influential Collection de meubles et objets de gôut (Paris, 1802-1833), plate 328. It is highly likely that the former was the inspiration for the present bureau.
If Phyfe ever made this form, which seems likely, the present example would be a strong contender. The compactness of the case, high quality of the rich figured mahogany, the use of gilt-bronze mounts, the fine dovetailing of the drawers and the chamfered glue blocks, all suggest the hand of a top maker.
Empire bureaus are anything but rare in American furniture, but fine, bronze-mounted examples, ironically, are like hen's teeth.
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In the Style of: Duncan Phyfe Origin: United States, New York Period: 19th Century Materials: Bronze-mounted mahogany Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1820-1825 Styles / Movements: Classical, Traditional, Empire Dealer Reference #: C-98311 Incollect Reference #: 476329 -
Dimensions
W. 36.25 in; H. 37.25 in; D. 21.5 in; W. 92.08 cm; H. 94.62 cm; D. 54.61 cm;
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