{"product_id":"french-ebonised-boulle-bonheur-du-jours","title":"French Ebonised Boulle Bonheur -Du-Jours.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Near Pair of Beautiful French Ebonised Boulle Bonheur -Du-Jours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare pair of stunning cabinets with brass galleried tops, two cupboard doors with working lock and key, opening to reveal a red-lined interior with a shelf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo drawers to the base, the top drawer containing writing slides, one in red tooled leather, the other plain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful, elegant cabriole legs terminating in gift brass sabots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely ormolu gilt mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see further info regarding Boulle below  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1860.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoulle furniture is an opulent style of 17th-19th century French furniture defined by intricate marquetry, primarily featuring tortoiseshell inlaid with brass, pewter, and sometimes mother-of-pearl or horn. Named after André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732), court cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, these pieces are often adorned with gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics and Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Typically uses a base of tortoiseshell (often red or dark brown) with inlaid brass or pewter, frequently on an ebonised wood frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoulle Marquetry: The technique involves cutting designs from both materials simultaneously, creating two versions: \"part\" (brass on tortoiseshell) and \"counterpart\" (tortoiseshell on brass).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Originally developed in the Baroque and Rococo periods, it is highly decorative with arabesque, scroll, and floral patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrmolu Mounts: Pieces are frequently adorned with elaborate bronze gilt mounts (mascarons, claws, foliage) designed to protect corners and edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypes: Common pieces include cabinets (cabinets-vitrines), credenzas, desks, clocks, and commodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance and Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edre-Charles Boulle (1642-1732): He did not invent the technique but perfected it, earning the title Premier ébéniste du Roi (First Cabinetmaker to the King).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage: Created for royalty and high nobility, with significant pieces originally commissioned for the Palace of Versailles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th Century Revival: The style saw a massive revival during the Napoleon Ill period (circa 1850-1870), leading to many high-quality reproductions and new pieces in this style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenkiewicz Arts And Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55432908112206,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9141\/4862\/files\/343C9D85-8E2B-4C2D-B3AF-306F358FE350.jpg?v=1772908211","url":"https:\/\/lenkiewiczartsandjewellery.com\/products\/french-ebonised-boulle-bonheur-du-jours","provider":"Lenkiewicz Arts And Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}