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Mahogany writing table, David Roentgen, c. 1780 - c. 1785, wood (plant material); copper (metal); leather; mahogany (wood);…
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Mahogany writing table

David Roentgen · c. 1780 - c. 1785

Medium
wood (plant material); copper (metal); leather; mahogany (wood); oak (wood); cherry (wood); spruce (wood); bronze (metal)
Dimensions
width 66 cm x depth 42.5 cm
Accession
BK-1965-40
Credit line
J.E.F.E. de Kleyn-von Artner Bequest, Amsterdam
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