Ebony decorated with engraving and parquetry. Made for the diarist in Paris where he went after Italy before returning to England in 1649. Perhaps by the famous Dutch cabinet-maker Pierre Golle.
More information
Title of artwork, date
John Evelyn's Cabinet, 1652
Date supported
1979
Medium and material
Ebony
Dimensions
180 x 159 x 52 cm
Grant
4500
Total cost
18000
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