Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) was one of the greatest French
cabinetmakers of all time. From humble beginnings as a German
immigrant in Paris, he found fame through the delivery of a
magnificent roll-top desk to Louis XV in 1769 and went on to become
Marie-Antoinette's favourite cabinetmaker, supplying the queen and
the court of Louis XVI with sumptuous furniture of superb quality.
Renowned for his exquisite marquetry and refined designs, his
pieces were ornamented with spectacular gilt-bronze mounts made by
some of the greatest metalworkers in Paris. In the nineteenth
century, Riesener's name became associated with the very best of
Louis XVI-period French furniture; his pieces continue to be highly
sought after and are found in major museums worldwide. This first
major monograph on Riesener traces his life and career, bringing
new insights into his business practice, his designs and
construction techniques. Based on the extensive collections of
Riesener furniture in the Wallace Collection, Waddesdon Manor and
the Royal Collection, the authors examine the objects and their
history, and highlight the changing tastes of the
nineteenth-century collectors who acquired so many former French
royal pieces. The new illustrations and visual glossary add another
important resource for art historians, decorative arts enthusiasts
and furniture lovers.
General
| Imprint: |
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
December 2020 |
| Volume editors: |
Helen Jacobsen
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| Dimensions: |
280 x 230 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
304 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78130-090-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-78130-090-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781781300909 |
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