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A Louis XIV bibliotheque basse, c. 1700 (ormolu-mounted ebony, ebonized wood, brass
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A Louis XIV bibliotheque basse, c. 1700 (ormolu-mounted ebony, ebonized wood, brass
6867481 A Louis XIV bibliotheque basse, c.1700 (ormolu-mounted ebony, ebonized wood, brass, simulated tortoiseshell & boulle marquetry) by Boulle, Andre Charles (1642-1732); 104x157.5x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inlaid en contre-partie, the breakfronted rectangular top with brass borders and ormolu clasps to the corners above an egg-and-dart molded frieze and two glazed doors with scroll and shell corner brackets and flanking a central door with mounted with a figure of Pomona flanked by musical trophies within brass-strung borders punctuated with husk clasps, the sides with brass strung borders punctuated with rosettes over a molded shaped apron mounted with gadrooning, foliate scrolls and rosettes, on bun feet with gadrooned collars, the feet replaced, some mounts replaced in the 19th century); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 24127042
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This print showcases a magnificent Louis XIV bibliotheque basse, crafted around 1700 by the renowned artist Andre Charles Boulle. The exquisite piece is made of ormolu-mounted ebony, ebonized wood, brass, simulated tortoiseshell, and boulle marquetry. Standing at an impressive size of 104x157.5x37 cm, it currently resides in a private collection. The bibliotheque basse features intricate details that highlight the exceptional craftsmanship of Boulle. Its breakfronted rectangular top boasts brass borders and ormolu clasps on each corner. A delicate egg-and-dart molded frieze adorns the top, leading to two glazed doors adorned with scroll and shell corner brackets. These doors frame a central door embellished with a figure of Pomona flanked by musical trophies within brass-strung borders punctuated with husk clasps. The sides of this remarkable piece are adorned with brass strung borders featuring elegant rosettes over a molded shaped apron mounted with gadrooning, foliate scrolls, and more rosettes. Completing the design are bun feet accented with gadrooned collars (although some have been replaced). Notably, several mounts were also replaced during the 19th century. Captured beautifully by eChristies Images for Fine Art Finder's collection from Bridgeman Images archives; this photograph preserves the grandeur and historical significance of this Louis XIV bibliotheque
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