Work and Writing Table, c. 1770

West Building, Ground Floor — Gallery G11

Medium

veneered with sycamore, tulipwood, purplewood, ebony, boxwood, and various other woods; gilded bronze mounts

Dimensions

overall: 73.8 x 79.6 x 46.1 cm (29 1/16 x 31 5/16 x 18 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.425

Artists / Makers

Martin Carlin (cabinetmaker) French, c. 1730 - 1785

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Provenance

Private Collection, England. Mitchell Samuel; inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania after purchase 29 December 1923 with funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

Widener, Joseph E.