European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Chest of Drawers Made in Paris, France, Europec. 1780-85 Jean-Henri Riesener, German (active Paris), 1734 - 1806 Oak with sycamore, amaranth, ebony, and holly veneers; gilded bronze mounts; marble top * Gallery 265, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1939-41-4 Bequest of Eleanore Elkins Rice, 1939 |
LabelA particular favorite of Marie Antoinette (queen of France 1755-93), Jean-Henri Riesener was appointed ébéniste du roi, or cabinetmaker to the king, in 1774, and in the next decade made over seven hundred pieces of furniture for the crown.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
