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

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Expected age-related wear and patination as shown, presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1815
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III, Regency
Patterns:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	762379

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	14.25 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	36.2 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.