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Secretary (Secrétaire), Bernard Molitor (French, 1755–1833), c. 1800, mahogany on oak carcass, ormolu mounts, marble top
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Desk · France

Secretary (Secrétaire)

Bernard Molitor (French, 1755–1833) · France · c. 1800

Medium
mahogany on oak carcass, ormolu mounts, marble top
Dimensions
Overall: 144.6 x 103.5 x 46.1 cm (56 15/16 x 40 3/4 x 18 1/8 in.)
Accession
1979.36
Credit line
The Thomas L. Fawick Memorial Collection
Culture
France, 18th century
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