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Bernard II van Risenburgh

French Artist · 1696–1766

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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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Date
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
Object ID
d6d2fd13-a76d-44a4-a118-154b968b3030
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