Cincinnati Art-Carved 'Mozart' Music Cabinet
Circa 1875-90
with carved floral and butterfly motifs
walnut
'Mozart' carved in central panel of door
H 59 1/2 x width 23 1/4 x depth 15 1/2 inches.

This cabinet is of similar form and design to an example in the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. It was likely carved by a student of Benn Pitman as the style and technique of the carving bears a strong resemblance to the work of Pitman's students. For additional information see Jennifer L. Howe, Cincinnati Art-Carved Furniture and Interiors (2003); pages 224-225.

Overall good and stable condition. Finely carved in high and low relief. A few light scuffs to the edges of front columns. Feet have been touched up to even out and cover scuffs. A few scuffs to bottom edge of cabinet door and edge of lower shelf.