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Drop-front secretary on stand (Secrètaire à abattant or secrétaire en cabinet)

Adam Weisweiler  (1744–1820, master cabinetmaker 1778–after 1810)

Maker:
Mounts formerly attributed to Pierre Gouthière (1732–1813/14)
Maker:
Mounts perhaps by Pierre Rémond (1745/47–1812)
Date:
ca. 1790
Culture:
French (Paris)
Medium:
Oak veneered with ebony, amaranth, holly, ebonized holly, satinwood, Japanese and French lacquer, gilt bronze, brocatelle marble top (not original); steel springs; morocco leather (not original)
Dimensions:
Each 52-3/8 x 34 x 16-1/2 in. (133.0 x 86.0 x 41.9 cm)
Classification:
Woodwork
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977
Accession Number:
1977.1.14

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 524

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