Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table à transformation), c. 1760/1770, altered extensively first half 19th century

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Medium

veneered on oak with tulipwood, kingwood, sycamore, purplewood, boxwood, ebony, and other woods; gilded bronze mounts

Dimensions

overall: 75.1 x 96.8 x 45 cm (29 9/16 x 38 1/8 x 17 11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.421

Artists / Makers

Anonymous Artist (cabinetmaker)

Jean-François Oeben (related artist) German, 1721 - 1763

Jean-François Leleu (related artist) French, 1729 - 1807

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Provenance

J. Pierpont Morgan [1837-1913}, New York. (Duveen Brothers, Inc., New York); inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania after purchase 9 December 1915 with funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA

Associated Names

Duveen Brothers, Inc.
Morgan, Sr., J. Pierpont
Widener, Joseph E.