Secrétaire
Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806)
Category
Furniture
Date
1774 - 1793
Materials
Mahogany or Acajou, ormulu, marble
Measurements
1450 mm (H); 980 mm (W); 410 mm (D)
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Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1270699
Summary
Desk; Secretaire - Louis XVI mahogany secretaire a abattant, fluted canted angles, frieze drawer fall down front enclosing 4 drawers and pigeon holes, panelled doors to drawers and open shelf, turned legs.Cast and chased ormolu foliate plaques, escutcheons. Pierced gallery. White marble top.
Provenance
Accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of estate duties following the death of Thomas Edward Anson (1883 – 1960) the 4th Earl of Lichfield and given on loan to The National Trust for display at Shugborough Hall in March 1966. Transferred as a gift to The National Trust by H.M. Treasury on the 30th October 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
J.H.RIESENER (stamped on back)
Makers and roles
Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806)