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Artist
Schulim Krimper
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Born
Austria 1893, arr.Australia 1939
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Died
1971
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Title
Blackbean cocktail cabinet on stand
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Date of Production
c. 1950
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Medium
blackbean, brass, glass
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Dimensions
157 x 100 x 43.5 cm
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Credit Details
Gift of Lilian & Ralph Renard under the Cultural Gift program, 2000. © Miriam Reidy Prost
Schulim Krimper
Blackbean cocktail cabinet on stand
As the first cabinet maker to have a solo exhibition at the
National Gallery of Victoria, Krimper holds a unique position in
the history of the crafts movement in Australia. Trained in Europe
where he was influenced by the simple elegant and classical lines
of the Beidermier style Krimper migrated to Australia in 1939 where
he produced works that were of original design and superb
craftsmanship. Krimper did not make any preliminary drawings when
embarking on a new work. Utilising hardwoods from Australia and the
Pacific region, each timber would be worked differently to
accentuate its grain, colour or density. Customers were supplied
with wax and instructions about how to care for their piece.
This cocktail cabinet consists of two cupboards that sit on a
wooden stand. The uppermost cupboard opens to reveal a compartment
with a mirror at the back and two small shelves on either side. The
bottom of this cupboard and the slide immediately below it are also
lined in a red material covered with glass