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Small oval writing table (one of a pair)

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Small oval writing table (one of a pair)

Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix

Date: ca. 1775
Type: Writing table
Medium: Bois satiné, possibly purplewood, holly and stained holly on oak substrate; bottom shelf: walnut; gilt-bronze mounts; leather writing surface
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Institution: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Object number: 1974.356.152
Credit: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

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techniqueGilding mediumBronze mediumLeather typeWriting table era18th century creatorRoger Vandercruse, called Lacroix

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