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Works of Art du 17th century
Inkwell in Boulle marquetry, Paris late Louis XIV period
DIMENSIONS : l. 11.61 .inH. 3.15 .inP. 8.27 .in
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?Rare rectangular inkwell in Boulle marquetry first part, brass on a background of brown tortoise shell.
The sides « en doucine » are set in brass moulds at the top and bottom.
The four corners are decorated with bronze spandrels in the form of consoles serving as feet. They represent Indian heads with leafy busts.
All sides are decorated with a fine marquetry inspired by the collection of engraving by Jean Bérain (1655-1711), « Diverses Inventions Nouvelles pour des armoiries avec leurs ornements ».
The decoration characteristic of this master is composed of arabesques and an important imaginary bestiary including chimeras, fauna masks, zephyrs, snails or monkeys.
The top features a large concave reserve on a marquetry background, as well as a brass writing set, including a compartment for ink, one for sponge and one for sand.
Good condition, small restorations of use to the marquetry.
Parisian work, Louis XIV period, around 1700.