Writing Table

French; Pierre Pioniez

Caption

French; Pierre Pioniez (1731–1790). Writing Table, ca. 1770. Lacquered pine, walnut, oak, and gilt bronze, Overall: 27 5/8 x 23 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (70.2 x 60.6 x 40 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Mary Hayward Weir, 68.202.9.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Writing Table

Date

ca. 1770

Geography

Place made: Paris, France

Medium

Lacquered pine, walnut, oak, and gilt bronze

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

Overall: 27 5/8 x 23 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (70.2 x 60.6 x 40 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

"P ---PIONIEZ" stamped twice on underside of front skirt; also "JME". (see accession sheet for accurate mark).

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Mary Hayward Weir

Accession Number

68.202.9

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