Restoring Mrs. Frick's Boudoir

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
  • Xavier F. Salomon, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, takes us behind the scenes into the revitalization of the Boucher Room-one of the most exciting aspects of The Frick Collection’s renovation and enhancement project. Named for its paintings by François Boucher and his workshop, the Boucher Room (formerly installed on the ground floor) is returning to its original location upstairs, where it was once Adelaide Frick’s private sitting room. Visitors can look forward to enjoying the room in its historic space overlooking Fifth Avenue, among the museum’s new second-floor galleries.
    To learn more about our renovation and enhancement project, visit www.frick.org/....
    The reinstallation of the Boucher Room is overseen by architectural restorers from Traditional Line Ltd.
    Producer/Director/Editor: Lisa Goble
    Director of Photography: George Koelle
    Audio Production: Sean Troxell
    Music: George Koelle
    Editorial: Noah Purdy
    © 2023 The Frick Collection

ความคิดเห็น • 63

  • @stardresser1
    @stardresser1 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Xavier, and the Frick videos got me through the worst of Covid, day by day, as I home schooled our then 1st grader...this is thrilling and I will be back to NYC to see this once it is completed. Will probably shed a few tears, just at what the Frick has come to mean to me the last several years. Thank you to all at the Frick, you really did save sanity for me.

    • @JTonson
      @JTonson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for this very moving comment. I know what you mean because those 'Cocktails with the Curator' also meant a great deal to me during that terrible lockdown period.

  • @ruthannharnisch
    @ruthannharnisch ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Have not heard him speak since the end of his pandemic presentations; Felix's voice is forever going to be on my "Covid Madeleine" list.

    • @albertypma902
      @albertypma902 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it was a great consolation his contributions (and of others of the Frick). On Friday's, I remember

    • @sandrawheeler7831
      @sandrawheeler7831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A
      Right! And I would recognize his voice anywhere - though we don’t exactly move in the same social circles 😂

    • @themarquis336
      @themarquis336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who the hell is Felix?

    • @alexandrapasquinelli2291
      @alexandrapasquinelli2291 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg! Hahaha his voice is THE VOICE. Sometimes I have flashbacks to it and I think WOW. His Pietro Aretino lecture is everything to me.

    • @themarquis336
      @themarquis336 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandrapasquinelli2291 So who is Felix? Do tell….

  • @Scott-kh4pw
    @Scott-kh4pw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Frick is a treasure. I’m amazed more people don’t know about it.

  • @lmboh8585
    @lmboh8585 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I may not be able to make it to New York City to see the Frick Collection there, but I will plan a trip to Pittsburgh to see the Frick Mansion once again. The Fricks have come alive again through the efforts of the curators, its wonderful to meet them and get to know them as real people and not just as characters in history books.

  • @patricksheary2219
    @patricksheary2219 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is going to be most stunning! Kudos to the Frick for this fabulous project. I so can’t wait to see the restored second floor. Great video!

  • @lordtherapeutics
    @lordtherapeutics หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating.

  • @MI-ch3lg
    @MI-ch3lg ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Delightful to get some updates on the reconstruction of the house! 🎉🎉🎉 May we please see more?? Plus updates on the addition??

  • @MisterJeffy
    @MisterJeffy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Frick is always a pleasure to visit. It's a small oasis in in New York's investment real estate desert.

  • @steelmagnolia474
    @steelmagnolia474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous darling! Love it❤❤❤

  • @pgsawchuk
    @pgsawchuk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for showing us!

  • @Thomas-fu8vp
    @Thomas-fu8vp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope Mr. Xavier Salomon will visit us here in Italy soon. Because of his instructive video presentations, whenever I stop at the San Sebastiano Church in the sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice, my thoughts go to him. Also, visiting San Pantalon, in the same sestiere, does so as well.

  • @deborah85728
    @deborah85728 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing this , how splendid it’s going to look . It brought back lovely memories of your wonderful talks during that strange time we all lived through .

  • @RealSalica
    @RealSalica ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite museum , I am a big Baroque fan so when I discovered the Frick's collection , I was speechless.

  • @elizabethsytsma7887
    @elizabethsytsma7887 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is incredible to see all that must be done to restore the room to its original location. Thank you for the update.

    • @jamesmcinnis208
      @jamesmcinnis208 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe he said that France was its original location.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s going to be sublime!

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always thought it was a bit of a shame to use the upstairs for offices. I am very pleased that it is now opening. I will go back as soon as they are done. A trip to NYC is always a good time.

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Always eyed that staircase as a bit of a tease.

  • @lynnblack6493
    @lynnblack6493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to have an update on the work being completed at the Frick. Looking good!

  • @supernatitube
    @supernatitube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How exciting! 🤗

  • @ingridllinas5612
    @ingridllinas5612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful to bring memories from the past, in modern times. Taking care of all details and bringing back the porcelain is like giving more character to the museum. Which by the way, owns beautiful master works porcelains and exquisite carpets.

  • @MrQbenDanny
    @MrQbenDanny ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FABULOUS 👌 to also see the old caring master crews doing the job they love.

  • @melizen2
    @melizen2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ~

  • @johnwalihura6304
    @johnwalihura6304 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful

  • @diamondtiara84
    @diamondtiara84 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's going to be beautiful!!

  • @pattifriend6676
    @pattifriend6676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for you! It took a bit of gall for those who just blew apart her gorgeous room for an office. Glad you're putting things to rights.

  • @christopherpatzke3090
    @christopherpatzke3090 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Xavier is adorable…just thought I’d point that out if you missed it.

    • @Thomas-fu8vp
      @Thomas-fu8vp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, I almost missed that.

  • @cicchiamichael
    @cicchiamichael ปีที่แล้ว

    🥰🥰

  • @waynegray5568
    @waynegray5568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you haven't, you should REALLY go to the Frick, 71st and 5th.

  • @samueljaramillo4221
    @samueljaramillo4221 ปีที่แล้ว

    We’ve been in that museum, quite beautiful.

  • @carolabruzzo4935
    @carolabruzzo4935 ปีที่แล้ว

    going to be stunning

  • @marieanneaffre1802
    @marieanneaffre1802 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much ...Beautiful...
    😍💖👌🌐💖

  • @MMijdus
    @MMijdus ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work. This man had such grate taste! Luckily no wall and ceiling paintings from Amsterdam had been used. A lot of them are scattered all over the world, which makes me sad because they belong in the original canal houses. I hope they come back to Amsterdam in time.

  • @judyparker7383
    @judyparker7383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please tell me what cocktail would suit this exquisite space. My, how I have missed you!

  • @user-we6hp6uo5n
    @user-we6hp6uo5n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finalement, la révolution française permet d’avoir les merveilles de Versailles partout dans le monde !

  • @elizabethkent9647
    @elizabethkent9647 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss “Cocktails With The Curator” with Xavier.

  • @starcrib
    @starcrib ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A huge undertaking- 🟧♾️🟧

  • @jakecavendish3470
    @jakecavendish3470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wouldn't mind him painting my boudoir!

  • @Susan-mw2mq
    @Susan-mw2mq ปีที่แล้ว

    There is no mention of Elsie DeWolfe (Lady Mendl) - is she out of favor now?

  • @andrelemire9915
    @andrelemire9915 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @ianslade22
    @ianslade22 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys need to hurry up with this restoration…we don’t got all day

  • @gotwalk
    @gotwalk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Somehow knowing the Frick saga of grotesque treatment of the steel mill workers, this luxurious home is sickening.

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh hush up. Portions of what you wear, drive, eat, reside in, etc. were created via wage slavery. Simply avoid purchasing items you know to be produced in exploitive conditions. Publicly emoting over it is grandstanding.

    • @michaelhurley3171
      @michaelhurley3171 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frick was a dick! That's how to remember his name!

  • @a.kaiser8965
    @a.kaiser8965 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely. I just hate that the video is 2 minutes.

  • @pafig333
    @pafig333 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the original “museum” feeling on the first floor will be lost

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? Just additional gallery space where the Bouchers were previous. Kinda doubt the pantry will be restored.