Krimper Bookcase with Horn-Like Handles and Copper Fittings

Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Bookcase, c. 1955, possibly New…
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Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Bookcase, c. 1955, possibly New Guinea walnut and teak, the two door upper section stands on a chest of six drawers, the drawers have horn-like handles, one drawer is signed 's Krimper', raised on tapered legs with copper fittings, height 181 cm, width 117 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of Janek and Joyce Landau, St. Ives, NSW. Commissioned by the Landaus from Krimper, c. 1955, thence by descent, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Krimper, gryphon, Melbourne, 1987. Catriona Quinn, 'The prism of Provenance: The Landau Collection of Krimper Furniture,' Australiana, November 2015 pp 22-38

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  • Griffin / Griffon / Gryphon - A griffin, also known as a griffon or gryphon, is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. It is typically depicted as a powerful and majestic beast, with the body and legs of a lion and the head, wings, and talons of an eagle. The griffin is widely recognized as a symbol of strength, courage, and guardianship, and has been used in a variety of cultures throughout history.

    In ancient mythology, the griffin was often associated with the gods and was considered a symbol of divine power. In ancient Greece, for example, the griffin was associated with the sun god Helios, while in ancient Egypt, it was associated with the goddess Hathor. In medieval European heraldry, the griffin was used as a symbol of strength, valour, and protection, and was often featured on the coats of arms of noble families.
  • Gryphon - A gryphon is a mythical beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.

    This fictional character was devised by Lewis Carroll in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", written in 1865.

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