Upright secretary

Pierre Macret

ca. 1765–70

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Title: Upright secretary
Maker: Pierre Macret (1727–after 1796)
Date: ca. 1765–70
Culture: French
Medium: Lacquer, satinéwood, tulipwood and purplewood; brèche d'Alep marble
Dimensions: 45 3/4 × 32 1/4 × 14 in. (116.2 × 81.9 × 35.6 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.356.202
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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