Upright secretary

Philippe Pasquier

late 18th century

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Title: Upright secretary
Artist: Philippe Pasquier (master 1760; died 1783)
Date: late 18th century
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Oak, burl yew-wood, black-stained wood, amboyna, harewood, satin-wood, tulipwood, satiné, holly, purple-wood, gilt bronze, marble, sketches on paper
Dimensions: 63-5/8 x 34-1/2 x 19-1/2 in. (161.6 x 87.6 x 49.5 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1958
Object Number: 58.75.120
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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