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Gilles Joubert sculpted European sculpture, dating to 1759. Made from lacquered oak, gilt-bronze mounts, lined with modern leather, it measures H. 31-3/4 x W. 69-1/4 x D. 36 in. (80.6 x 175.9 x 91.4 cm).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to 1759. It's made from lacquered oak, gilt-bronze mounts, lined with modern leather. Dimensions: H. 31-3/4 x W. 69-1/4 x D. 36 in. (80.6 x 175.9 x 91.4 cm).

It's made from Lacquered oak, gilt-bronze mounts, lined with modern leather. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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