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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, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com