Latz, “Fait à Paris”
The precious furnishings of the German cabinetmaker from the Quirinale to the Royal Palace of Dresden
Exhibit "Fait à Paris" (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
Until February 2, 2025, four precious pieces of furniture by Jean-Pierre Latz, preserved at the Quirinale, are exhibited in the hall of the Residenzschloss in Dresden on the occasion of the exhibition "Fait à Paris".
Exhibit "Fait à Paris" (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
The exhibition celebrates the figure of the cabinetmaker of German origin, active in Paris during the period of Louis XV, with a significant number of artifacts that testify to the predilection of the courts of Europe for French decorative art.
Exhibit "Fait à Paris" (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
For this prestigious event, the Presidency of the Republic has lent an elegant commode, a pair of corner cabinets and a precious clock, which are part of the collection of 18th century French furniture.
These sculptural furnishings were made by Latz on commission from Louise-Elizabeth, daughter of King Louis XV and wife of Philip of Bourbon, Duke of Parma.
Before entering the Quirinale collections, they furnished the rooms of the ducal palaces of Parma and Colorno.
Commode (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
The commode
Sumptuous and refined, the Latz commode is made of oak, has a surface inlaid with a floral pattern
and is embellished with gilded bronze ornaments.
The corner cabinets
The pair of corner cabinets is also decorated with inlaid floral motifs and has refined applied gilded bronzes.
The clock
The clock is of particular note, also adorned with sumptuous gilded bronzes.
This pendulum, one of the most important of the two hundred clocks of the Quirinale, is usually exhibited in the First Hall of Representation of the Palace.
Commode at Dresden (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
The exchange
For the entire duration of the exhibition, the Kunstgewerbemuseum has lent, in turn, to the Presidency of the Republic an elegant chest of drawers of German manufacture dating back to the mid-18th century, which has taken the place of the Latz commode.
Visitors to the Quirinale will have the opportunity to admire it in the Imperial Apartments.
Commode at Palazzina Fuga (mid-18th century) by Jean-Pierre LatzQuirinale Palace
At the Quirinale there is another precious commode signed by Latz, not sent to Dresden.
It is a valuable piece of furniture, located in the Palazzina del Fuga, characterized by a rare surface workmanship, consisting of an inlay motif arranged in waves.
Find out more in the video
For the photos of the installation of the “Fait à Paris” exhibition, thanks to Residenzschloss Dresden. Copyright:© Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden;
Photo by Carina Sonntag
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