Drop-front secretary on stand (secrètaire à abattant or secrétaire en cabinet) (one of a pair) (part of a set)
Object type: Drop-front secretary on stand
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris
Artist: Adam Weisweiler
Artist bio: French, 1744–1820
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: French
Date: ca. 1790
Medium: Oak veneered with ebony, amaranth, holly, ebonized holly, satinwood, Japanese and French lacquer panels, gilt-bronze mounts, brocatelle marble top (not original); steel springs; morocco leather (not original)
Dimensions: H. 52-3/8 x W. 34 x D. 16-1/2 in.  (133.0 x 86.0 x 41.9 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977
Accession year: 1977