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Writing Table (bureau plat), Plaque Recess

Martin Carlinabout 1778

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Markings in ink on the wood correspond to numbers on the plaques. This way, the correct plaque was installed in the right recess.

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  • Title: Writing Table (bureau plat), Plaque Recess
  • Creator: Martin Carlin, At least seven plaques gilded by Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel Vandé, Sèvres Manufactory
  • Date Created: about 1778
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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