Wine Cooler
Artist/maker unknown, American. Made for Simon Gratz, American, 1773 - 1839.
Geography:
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1825-1830Medium:
Mahogany and mahogany veneer with brass and ebony inlay, leadDimensions:
29 1/2 x 28 1/4 x 23 inches (74.9 x 71.8 x 58.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
American ArtObject Location:
1925-76-2Credit Line:
Gift of Simon Gratz in memory of Caroline S. Gratz, 1925
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1825-1830Medium:
Mahogany and mahogany veneer with brass and ebony inlay, leadDimensions:
29 1/2 x 28 1/4 x 23 inches (74.9 x 71.8 x 58.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
American ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1925-76-2Credit Line:
Gift of Simon Gratz in memory of Caroline S. Gratz, 1925
Label:
This wine cooler was made for Simon Gratz (American, 1773-1839), a successful Philadelphia businessman. Many American cabinetmakers imported panels with brass inlay—also called boulle work in honor of Frenchman André-Charles Boulle, who perfected the technique—to adorn the furniture they produced, as seen here.
This wine cooler was made for Simon Gratz (American, 1773-1839), a successful Philadelphia businessman. Many American cabinetmakers imported panels with brass inlay—also called boulle work in honor of Frenchman André-Charles Boulle, who perfected the technique—to adorn the furniture they produced, as seen here.