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Mechanical cylinder bureau, Neuwied, c. 1776-79 (ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna
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Mechanical cylinder bureau, Neuwied, c. 1776-79 (ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna
3057862 Mechanical cylinder bureau, Neuwied, c.1776-79 (ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna, tulipwood, stained sycamore & marquetry) by Roentgen, David (1743-1807); 129x115.5x66.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: THE MOUNTS ATTRIBUTED TO FRANcOIS REMOND, SIGNED DR ON THE CENTRE DRAWER
The rectangular top with pierced foliate-cast gallery, chased on the front and reverse, and with paneled plinth angles, above a long cherry-lined frieze drawer with three cut-corner panels set with floral rosettes and flanked by fluted pilasters, above a solid cylinder inlaid with Chinoiserie scenes depicting a group of fishing figures to the centre, flanked by a mother and a child to the left and a man with a lantern to the right, above a gilt-tooled green leather-lined writing-surface pulling forward to enclose a fitted architectural interior with pigeon-holes and three cedar-lined drawers above three simulated drawers, divided with mille raie panels, above a cherry-lined kneehole drawer inlaid with fishing equipment and with fragmentory signature DR beneath the key hole, flanked on each side by panels, one depicting a lady buying from a young peasant, the other with a fisherman and a boy weighing his catch, hinged and fitted with a secret sprung mechanism concealing four further drawers simulated as six drawers and a well with a tambour shutter each, the sides inlaid with parrots resting on ribbon-swags above filled fruit baskets, on square tapering threaded and removable legs headed by floral patterae and with trailing husks, terminating in block feet, the locking mechanism operating in two phases, firstly opening the cylinder and central drawer and secondly opening the secret drawers to either side); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23296632
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Bureau Cabinet Chinoiserie Cylinder Desk Inlaid Inlay Mechanical Orientalist Neo Classical Neoclassical
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of furniture known as the Mechanical cylinder bureau, created by the talented craftsman David Roentgen in Neuwied around 1776-79. The bureau is an exquisite example of ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna wood, tulipwood, stained sycamore, and marquetry. The bureau features intricate details that immediately catch the eye. Its rectangular top is adorned with a pierced foliate-cast gallery and paneled plinth angles. A long cherry-lined frieze drawer with cut-corner panels embellished with floral rosettes sits above a solid cylinder inlaid with Chinoiserie scenes depicting fishing figures and other characters. Upon opening the writing surface, one discovers a fitted architectural interior complete with pigeon-holes and cedar-lined drawers. The kneehole drawer below displays delicate inlays of fishing equipment along with fragmentory signature DR beneath the keyhole. What truly sets this bureau apart are its secret compartments concealed within hinged panels on each side. These hidden drawers are ingeniously disguised as six individual drawers and a well behind tambour shutters. The craftsmanship extends to every aspect of this magnificent piece, including its sides adorned with parrots resting on ribbon-swags above filled fruit baskets. Square tapering threaded legs topped by floral patterae add an elegant touch to the overall design. This Mechanical cylinder bureau is not only visually stunning but also showcases Roentgen's mastery of both form and function. It stands as a testament to his skillful artistry during this period in German furniture-making history.
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