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English Regency 'Boulle Work' Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815

$3,975per set
£3,008.05per set
€3,469.22per set
CA$5,550.81per set
A$6,218.70per set
CHF 3,236.83per set
MX$75,731.90per set
NOK 41,232.89per set
SEK 38,829.74per set
DKK 25,897.32per set
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About the Item

A wonderful and rare pair of circa 1815 English regency "boulle work" or "buhl work" still life pictures, the parcel-gilt black lacquered cove-mold frames of rectangular form having oval reserves with 'contre-partie' finely engraved inlays in brass, pewter, silver-on-copper, and "faux" tortoiseshell depicting contraposing scenes of fruit-filled tazzas on embroidered cloth draped tables in finely-cast 'lamb's tongue' brass borders.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Expected age-related wear and patination as shown, presents beautifully.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002142185852

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