English: Attributed to David Roentgen (German, 1743 - 1807, master 1780)
gilt-bronze plaque attributed to Pierre Gouthière (French, 1732 - 1813/1814, master 1758) mounts by François Rémond, maker (French, 1747 - 1812, master 1774) Rolltop Desk, about 1785, Oak, fir, and Scots pine veneered with mahogany and maple burl; gilt-bronze mounts; steel fittings Object: H: 168.3 x W: 155.9 x D: 89.3 cm, 347.0017 kg (66 1/4 x 61 3/8 x 35 3/16 in., 765 lb.) Open: 121.3 cm (47 3/4 in.) Closed: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.)
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Rolltop Desk; Attributed to David Roentgen, German, 1743 - 1807, master 1780, gilt-bronze plaque attributed to Pierre Gouthière, French, 1732 - 1813/1814, master 1758, mounts by François Rémond, French, 1747 - 1812, master 1774; Neuwied, Germany, Europe; about 1785; Oak, fir, and Scots pine veneered with mahogany and maple burl; gilt-bronze mounts; steel fittings; Object: H: 168.3 x W: 155.9 x D: 89.3 cm, 347.0017kg (66 1/4 x 61 3/8 x 35 3/16 in., 765 lb.), Open: 121.3 cm (47 3/4 in.), Closed: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.); 72.DA.47