Detail View: The AMICA Library: Writing Table
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AMICA ID:
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DIA_.71.195
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AMICA Library Year:
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2002
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Object Type:
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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
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Creator Name:
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Riesener, Jean-Henri
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Creator Nationality:
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European; French
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Creator Name-CRT:
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Jean-Henri Riesener
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Title:
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Writing Table
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View:
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Full View
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Creation Date:
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c. 1780/1785
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Creation Start Date:
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1780
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Creation End Date:
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1785
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Materials and Techniques:
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Writing table of tulipwood and mahogany, shaped frieze fitted with three drawers, the reverse with an extending slide and three dummy drawers. Central drawers mounted with ormolu plaques, finely chased with interlaced foliage and sides have sprays of roses. Square tapering legs with mounts of husks and berried foliage. Sabots with upspring ing rose leaves. Top covered in stamped brown leather.
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Dimensions:
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75.6 cm x 162.6 cm x 81.9 cm
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Detroit Institute of Arts
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Owner Location:
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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ID Number:
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71.195
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Credit Line:
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Bequest of Mrs. Horace E. Dodge in memory of her husband
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Copyright:
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Copyright The Detroit Institute of Arts
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Rights:
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Related Image Identifier Link:
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DIA_.3681.TIF
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