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This and 21 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, Album of Architectural Interior Wall Elevations, Plans, and Door Designs.

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Print, Design for a Buffet

This is a Print. It was architect: Pierre Cottart and published by Nicolas Langlois. It is dated ca.1680–1703 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower left: A Paris chez N. Langlois rue St. Jacques à la Victoire

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: Buffet de Menuiserie avec Panneaux de Glace et de Mosaique et Porte d’appartement. Le fond de ce Buffet est de Glace orné d’une Pendule et Vase/ au dessous et de deux fontaines aux côtez. Tous les Ornemens sont de Bronze doré et les Tablettes et Consolles aussi dorées.; inscribed in graphite lower right margin: 4; inscribed in graphite lower left margin: 13 / 1921-6-353 (13)

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Print, Design for a Buffet; Architect: Pierre Cottart (French, ca. 1630 – 1701); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-353-13

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