Bureau Plat

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Bureau Plat

Creator

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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This table is stamped for the Parisian cabinetmaker Bernard II van Risenburgh and in its size, profile, and gilt-bronze mounts resembles other works by this maker; however, its appearance has been significantly altered over time. Technical analysis revealed that the table has undergone at least three significant restoration campaigns. Some evidence suggests that major alterations were made as early as the second quarter of the 1800s. Two similar writing tables by Van Risenburgh have, respectively, floral marquetry and Japanese lacquer panels on the drawer fronts. This table may have had similar decoration originally. The current drawer fronts are certainly not original because the wood grain does not line up with the grain on the main body of the desk. If the original decoration was either floral marquetry or lacquer, the surface may have deteriorated to the point where it required replacement.

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Artist/Maker
Bernard II van Risenburgh
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https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/103SFW
Date
about 1745–1749
Medium
White oak, and pinewood, veneered with tulipwood, stained pear, and ebony; drawers of walnut and white oak; gilt-bronze mounts; brass, steel, and iron hardware and locks; replacement leather top
Culture
French
Object Type
Furniture

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Object ID
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Object Type
Furniture
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Creator
Bernard II van Risenburgh
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Culture
French
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Medium
White oak, and pinewood, veneered with tulipwood, stained pear, and ebony; drawers of walnut and white oak; gilt-bronze mounts; brass, steel, and iron hardware and locks; replacement leather top
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Department
Decorative Arts
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The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
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Date
about 1745–1749
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Begin Year
1745
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End Year
1749
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