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Bernard II van RisenburghFrench Artist · 1696–1766
All works by this person →The four mysterious initials of the stamp B.V.R.B. concealed a dynasty of *ébénistes* of Netherlandish origin whose identity was only uncovered in 1957. Although all used the same Christian name and surname, Bernard II van Risenburgh was the first to stamp his furniture using the monogram *BVRB* ; he is now regarded as the greatest *ébéniste* of the reign of Louis XV. BVRB specialized in furniture
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- about 1750
- Medium
- White oak veneered with bloodwood, amaranth, and cherry, and restorations in hornbeam, and Spanish cedar; modern wire mesh screens; gilt-bronze mounts; brass and iron hardware and locks
- Culture
- French
- Department
- Decorative Arts
- Institution
- Getty Museum
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