Works of Art (3)
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Armoire, ca. 1710,
Attributed to AndrŽ-Charles Boulle (French),
Tortoiseshell, engraved brass, and ebony on oak; gilt-bronze (59.108) |
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Clock with pedestal (Pendule sur gaine), ca. 1690,
Movement by Jacques III Thuret (French) or more likely his father, Isaac II Thuret (French); case by AndrŽ-Charles Boulle (French) after designs supplied by Jean BŽrain (French),
Case: oak, with brass and engraved pewter inlay on a tortoiseshell ground, and gilt-bronze mounts; dial: gilt brass with enamel numerals; movement: brass and steel (58.53) |
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Commode, ca. 1710Ð32,
AndrŽ-Charles Boulle (French),
Walnut veneered with ebony and marquetry of engraved brass and tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze mounts, verd antique marble top (1982.60.82) |
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Thematic Essays (5)
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