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Secretary decorated with marquetry featuring a tulip bouquet, 1750, marble (rock); pine (wood); leather; rosewood (wood); sa…
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Secretary decorated with marquetry featuring a tulip bouquet

Maker unknown · 1750

Medium
marble (rock); pine (wood); leather; rosewood (wood); satinwood (wood); bronze (metal); oak (wood); wood (plant material)
Dimensions
height 111.5 cm x width 99 cm x depth 44 cm x weight 79 kg
Accession
BK-NM-12210
Credit line
Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt
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