An Erard grand piano with ormolu Riesener styling

Date:
14 Jun 1901
Reference:
BL16474
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) was the French royal ebeniste (cabinet maker), who famed for his Louis XVI style. Ormolu refers to a form of gilt bronze decoration. The Bedford Lemere daybook records S & P Erard as manufactures of this piano.

Content

This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Boucher, Adolphe Augustus: Bedford Lemere And Company

Keywords

Furniture