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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
$14,906.28
£11,037.48
€12,500
CA$20,589.05
A$22,050.88
CHF 11,854.40
MX$267,820.82
NOK 149,786.13
SEK 137,140.34
DKK 95,265.80
About the Item
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry
Germany (Westphalia)
Walnut etc.
Classicism around 1795
Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm
Description:
Beautiful writing furniture made in German classicism around 1795. The quality and design are typical for the workshop of the court painter and cabinetmaker Philipp Ferdinand Ludwig Bartscher, who ran a "Meubelfabrik" in Rietberg/Westphalia from 1792-1806.
Piece of furniture standing on pointed legs, very harmoniously proportioned and veneered in walnut. The drawers at the bottom are made without visible crossbars and, as it was so typical for Bartscher, are marked across. The frame of the large field of the lower drawers is decorated with corner leaves. In the center we see a large vase of flowers. A garland decorates the upper drawer of the base.
The secretary flap has a basic cylindrical shape, which gave the furniture type its name. It is framed in the same way as the two lower drawers. In the center here we see a flower branch in a round medallion.
Above the flap there are three small drawers in a row.
Pulling out the work surface, the secretary flap opens automatically to reveal a simple interior with four drawers and four open compartments.
Fun Facts:
Philipp Ferdinand Ludwig Bartscher developed a distinctive style with his furniture that spoke the clear language of fine Louis XVI, distinguishing it from most furniture of the more rural region. He was held in high esteem by the nobility of Westphalia, and some Bartscher furniture can still be found in the region's castles and museums, including Rheda Castle, Hülshoff Castle, and the Museum of Art and Cultural History in the city of Dortmund.
Bartscher's clients included the Prince-Bishop of Corvey, Johann Carl Theodor von Brabeck and the Suffragan Bishop of Osnabrück, Carl Clemens von Gruben. [Source: Stefan Baumeier - Feine Möbel aus Westfalen.]
Condition:
Wonderfully refurbished condition. Very high quality basic wood and construction. The last photo shows the secretary in unrestored condition. Feel free to write me for more photos in the found condition.
You can find some comparative objects in the specialized literature:
Stefan Baumeier - Feine Möbel aus Westfalen p. 160-168.
- Dimensions:Height: 46.46 in (118 cm)Width: 45.67 in (116 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1795
- Condition:Refinished. Wonderfully refurbished condition. Very high quality basic wood and construction.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419232166792
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