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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 765592
Charles CressentWriting Table (bureau plat)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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| Artist / Maker | Charles Cressent |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1740/1745 |
| Culture / Origin | French |
| Medium | veneered on oak and pine with kingwood, tulipwood, purplewood, boxwood, and ebony; gilded bronze mounts |
| Dimensions | overall: 83.8 x 194.2 x 89.8 cm (33 x 76 7/16 x 35 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art |
| Type | Decorative Art |
About the Artist
Charles Cressent (French, 1685–1768) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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