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Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table à transformation)

Style of Jean-François Oeben and Style of Jean-François Leleu

c. 1760/1770, altered extensively first half 19th century

Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table à transformation) by Style of Jean-François Oeben and Style of Jean-François Leleu

Medium

veneered on oak with tulipwood, kingwood, sycamore, purplewood, boxwood, ebony, and other woods; gilded bronze mounts

Dimensions

overall: 75.1 x 96.8 x 45 cm (29 9/16 x 38 1/8 x 17 11/16 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.421

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