Desk and Bookcase

possibly David Poignand, American (born England), 1759–1830

Maker

possibly David Poignand, American (born England), 1759–1830

Date

1788

Medium

Mahogany, satinwood, holly, ebony and other wood inlays, pine, brass, ivory, mirrored glass, and gilding

Dimensions

(overall): 98 3/4 in. × 45 1/4 in. × 22 in. (250.8 × 114.9 × 55.9 cm) (a): 41 3/4 × 43 1/2 × 22 in. (106 × 110.5 × 55.9 cm) (b): 39 × 42 1/2 × 12 3/4 in. (99.1 × 108 × 32.4 cm) (c): 18 × 45 1/4 × 14 3/4 in. (45.7 × 114.9 × 37.5 cm)

Form

Desk

Origin

America

Museum

Saint Louis Art Museum

Accession

28:1936a-c

Credit line

Bequest of Nellie V. Plant in memory of her husband, Frederick S. Plant, the great grandson of David Poignand