Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table à transformation)
Style of Jean-François Oeben and Style of Jean-François Leleu
c. 1760/1770, altered extensively first half 19th century
Medium
veneered on oak with tulipwood, kingwood, sycamore, purplewood, boxwood, ebony, and other woods; gilded bronze mounts
Dimensions
overall: 75.1 x 96.8 x 45 cm (29 9/16 x 38 1/8 x 17 11/16 in.)
Classification
Decorative Art
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Widener Collection
Accession Number
1942.9.421