French Louis XV Style Boulle Bureau Plat

£27,000.00 Free Shipping
Dimensions Height 77 cm Width 150 cm Depth 85 cm
Date 1860

An outstanding and rare exhibition quality free standing French Louis XV style serpentine shaped boulle engraved brass and red tortoise shell antique bureau plat writing table. The table has blue and green coloured enamel inlays and retains its old maroon leather top with gilt tooled detail.

The table has exceptional deeply shaped cabriole legs which are ebonised on the insides with magnificent quality deep cast scroll leaf and cherub bronze gilt chased mounts and feet. The frieze of the table is fitted with an oak lined drawer and cast acanthus leaf mouldings with four demi-god mounts to each side.

The table frame is made of oak which again is a sign of quality.
 
The table has two worn oval paper labels with the makers name:-
 
J. VEER
ebenisterie, bronzier
1 Rue du Passage

Declaration

This dealer has declared that this item is authentic and as described

Specifications

Base/Feet Type
Cabriole
Cabinet Features
Brass Inlay Decorative Inlay
Material
Boulle Bronze Gilt Tortoise Shell
Office Furniture
Bureau Plat Writing / Library Tables
Period
19th Century
Style
Louis XV
Table Base
Table Legs
Table Features
Brass Inlay Decorative Inlay
Type of Table Legs/Feet
Cabriole Legs
Table Shape
Serpentine Table Top

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