IMPORTANT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WALNUT SLANT LID SECRETARY ATTRIBUTED TO KIMBEL & CABUS.

IMPORTANT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WALNUT SLANT LID SECRETARY ATTRIBUTED TO KIMBEL & CABUS. Circa 1870-80. New York City. This rare and diminutive example in figured walnut designed with two shells beneath a spool-turned gallery above a sloping lid fitted with ornate brass strap hinges, the large central maple or satin wood panel with a beautiful pen and ink tableau featuring a fanciful forest landscape with deer and a putti centering an interior scene depicting a family sharing a meal at the table surrounded by family pets and other animals, above a long drawer over a pair of cupboard drawers each with pen and ink romantic scenes, also fitted with elaborate strap hinges in the manor of Kimbel & Cabus. The whole with overall incised gilt-heightened decoration. It should be noted the drawings are of distinct Germanic influence. SIZE: h. 58-3/4″ x w. 25″ x d. 16-1/2″ CONDITION: Fine original condition with good color and patina. Some crazing in finish. 9-20389 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3075	$0.00	IMPORTANT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WALNUT SLANT LID SECRETARY ATTRIBUTED TO KIMBEL & CABUS. Circa 1870-80. New York City. This rare and diminutive example in figured walnut designed with two shells beneath a spool-turned gallery above a sloping lid fitted with ornate brass strap hinges, the large central maple or satin wood panel with a beautiful pen and ink tableau featuring a fanciful forest landscape with deer and a putti centering an interior scene depicting a family sharing a meal at the table surrounded by family pets and other animals, above a long drawer over a pair of cupboard drawers each with pen and ink romantic scenes, also fitted with elaborate strap hinges in the manor of Kimbel & Cabus. The whole with overall incised gilt-heightened decoration. It should be noted the drawings are of distinct Germanic influence. SIZE: h. 58-3/4″ x w. 25″ x d. 16-1/2″ CONDITION: Fine original condition with good color and patina. Some crazing in finish. 9-20389 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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