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18th Century Rosewood and Oak French Convertible Music Stand by N. Grevenich
About the Item
Nicolas Grevenich
Convertible music stand
France, last quarter 18th century.
Bois de rose and oak
Measures: H 26.77 in; when open H max 44.09 in
Top: 16.14 in x 12.79 in; when open 16.14 in x 13.38 in
H 68 cm; H when open max 112 cm
Top: 41 cm x 32.5 cm; when open 41 cm x 34 cm.
lb 12.12 (kg 5.5)
A highly worn stamp under the tripod base bears the partial inscription “N ....ENICH”
State of conservation: good
Built of oak completely finished in bois de rose veneer, the stand is composed of a rectangular top supported on an octagonal column with tripod feet on casters.
By means of rather complex mechanisms, it is possible to increase the height by half, tilt the top and transform it into a two-sided lectern/music stand with adjustable inclination.
We have little biographical information about Nicolas Grevenich: he was probably born in the Rhine area of Germany but lived and worked almost his whole life in Paris, where he was named maître in 1768.
Documentary sources reveal that he was still receiving important commissions from the royal Garde-meuble in 1791, especially for the Tuileries Palace. His workshop was still active during the Empire period.
Bibliography:
DE SALVERTE F., Les ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle – leurs oeuvres et leurs marques, Paris 1953, pp. 140-141.
- Creator:Nicolas Grevenich (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4352213662272
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