John Dickinson, Unique cellarette for the Firehouse

John Dickinson
Unique cellarette for the Firehouse, San Francisco

USA, c. 1975
hand-painted wood, 19th century enameled metal feet, brass
24.5 w × 17 d × 23.25 h in (62 × 43 × 59 cm)

This work was crafted by Otto Schreier and hand-painted by John Dickinson. Stamped to interior 'Otto Schreier Cabinetmaker'.

Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent to Carlene Safdie

Literature: The New York Times Book of Interior Design and Decoration, Skurka, pg. 158 illustrates this example in situ
Condition Report: The cabinet features light-moderate wear consisting of scattered losses to the enamel on the feet, scattered losses, scuffs, and abrasions to the painted wood. There are some touch-up spots to the painted wood throughout. The top surface, and the face of the lid each have a moderate area of loss. There is an area within the upper left section of the top that has some unevenness to the finish. The interior is in very good condition. This piece is in good honest overall condition.