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Jean-Henri Riesener

Furniture by one of the greatest cabinet-makers of the eighteenth century

? JEAN-HENRI RIESENER (1734-1806)

Cabinet

Mahogany, marble, gilt bronze | 94.5 x 97.2 x 43.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 21211

Certain aspects of this cabinet, such as the construction of the drawer linings, the quality of the gilt-bronze mounts and appearance of the stamps, are characteristic of Riesener’s output. However, the design and construction of the base and back of the piece are not typical of Riesener’s furniture, indicating that it may have been altered, perhaps from a larger piece of furniture, such as a jewel cabinet.

  • Creator(s)

    ? Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) (cabinet maker)

  • 94.5 x 97.2 x 43.2 cm (whole object)

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Horticulture
          • Nuts
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • General botany
          • Leaves
    Object type(s)
      • furnishings
        • furniture
          • case furniture
            • cabinets

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