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Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)
Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)
Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth_detail.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth_detail.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_detail_01_PS9.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_detail_01_PS9.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_detail_02_PS9.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_detail_02_PS9.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_10.201_10.209_41.980.22_PS9_.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.96_10.201_10.209_41.980.22_PS9_.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.96_bw.jpg)

Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.96_bw.jpg)

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Cabinet

Decorative Arts and Design

This monumental cabinet would have been featured in a parlor or drawing room, further enriched with collections of sculptures or a garniture (a set of matching ceramic vessels), as a dramatic focal point signaling wealth and sophistication. The piece is a rare example of Kimbel and Cabus’s earlier work in neo-Grec, a classical revival style from France that was fashionable during the 1860s and ’70s. Bold renditions of classical motifs characterized the style, seen here in the carved leaves, fluted columns, egg-and-dart border, and central marquetry medallion.
DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER Kimbel and Cabus, 1863–1882
MEDIUM Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding
  • Place Manufactured: New York, New York, United States
    • DATES ca. 1870
    DIMENSIONS 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Unmarked
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 45.96
    CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Cabinet, rosewood decorated with carving, gilt incising and ebonized areas; rectangular form, quarter-round ends enclosed by inlaid doors (interior shelves); lower part of center section recessed with three relief columns on each side; circular center lower section with stained marquetry inlay design of a mythological scene of a centaur and youth both holding bows and arrows. Condition: Good.
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    CAPTION Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). Cabinet, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg. Gavin Ashworth, 2020
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    Kimbel and Cabus (1863–1882). <em>Cabinet</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, cherry, other woods, brass, gilding, 62 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 68 in. (158.8 x 48.9 x 172.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 45.96. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, 45.96_GavinAshworth.jpg)

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