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Writing table

ca. 1760–65
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 957

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Writing table
  • Artist: Joseph Baumhauer (French, active ca. 1749–72)
  • Date: ca. 1760–65
  • Medium: Oak veneered with tulipwood, oak drawers; leather; gilt-bronze mounts.
  • Dimensions: H. 76.2 cm, W. 115.9 cm, D. 59 cm
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2035
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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