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European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Drop-Front Desk

Made in France, Europe

c. 1790

Attributed to Adam Weisweiler, German (active Paris), 1744 - 1820. Plaque made by the Sèvres porcelain factory, Sèvres, France, 1756 - present.

Oak with thuja and satinwood veneers; gilded bronze mounts; porcelain plaque; marble top
Overall: 48 3/4 x 28 x 14 3/8 inches (123.8 x 71.1 x 36.5 cm)

* Gallery 268, European Art 1500-1850, second floor

1939-41-5b

Bequest of Eleanore Elkins Rice, 1939

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