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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant)

Adam Weisweiler

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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant), Adam Weisweiler, ca. 1780–90, Oak veneered with mahogany; white marble top and shelf; gil…
Maker
Adam Weisweiler
Date
ca. 1780–90
Medium
Oak veneered with mahogany; white marble top and shelf; gilt-bronze mounts and adjustable candleholders.
Dimensions
H. 137.2 cm, W. 90.2 cm, D. 38.1 cm
Form
Desk
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Accession
1975.1.2029
Credit line
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
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