'Commode and Secrétaire' (1783) by Jean-Henri Riesener

Name: 'Commode and Secrétaire' (1783) by by Riesener
Uploaded: 2025-07-13T06:13:47.152Z
Duration: 16 min 40 s
Channel: Neoclassical Art (c.1760–1850)
Description: Join Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon as he explores the royal provenance of two pieces of furniture at the Frick made by Jean-Henri Riesener. Sometimes overlooked by visitors, Xavier encourages us to take a closer look at this exquisite commode and secrétaire set. In celebration of these works of art and the upcoming Bastille Day.

Neoclassical Art (c.1760–1850)

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Join Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon as he explores the royal provenance of two pieces of furniture at the Frick made by Jean-Henri Riesener. Sometimes overlooked by visitors, Xavier encourages us to take a closer look at this exquisite commode and secrétaire set. In celebration of these works of art and the upcoming Bastille Day.