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Writing table

Writing table
(Bureau plat)
 (c. 1740)

Medium
Tulipwood (Harpullia rendula), Kingwood (Dalbergin cearensis), Oak (Quercus sp.), gilt-bronze (ormolu), leather
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1970
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Tulipwood (Harpullia rendula), Kingwood (Dalbergin cearensis), Oak (Quercus sp.), gilt-bronze (ormolu), leather
Measurements
(a-d) 80.8 × 160.9 × 86.2 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Accession Number
D61.a-d-1970
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1970
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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