Writing table made for the library at Temple Newsam probably by William Hallett to designs of Daniel Garrett, a Palladian architect. The mouldings correspond and there is mention of it in an inventory of 1808.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Writing table, 1745
Date supported
1989
Medium and material
Mahogany with brass handles
Dimensions
152 x 94 x 81 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
165000
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