European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Pier Table Made in France, Europec. 1800-1810 Artist/maker unknown, French Oak with mahogany veneer; silvered glass; gilded bronze mounts; granite top * Gallery 291, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1950-49-1 Gift of Edward Hopkinson, Jr., 1950 |
LabelPier tables were generally made to stand against piers, the walls between windows. This table and its mate were among the furnishings of Point Breeze, the Bordentown, New Jersey, estate at which Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, spent many years in exile.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
