Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style

Name: Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1091386
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superb quality English early 19th century (circa 1820) ‘Boulle’ centre table in the French style and of fine proportions, in very good, original condition in the manner of Andre-Charles Boulle, possibly by Thomas Parker.

The table consists of a rectangular top with superb profusely inlaid boulle decoration of engraved brass inlaid into a red tortoiseshell ground, an intricate boulle panel to the centre with inlaid decoration of floral and foliate designs, dogs, birds and rabbits within a brass inlaid border, leading out to superb foliate boulle decoration with an ebonised border and fine quality outer ormolu moulding.

All four sides consisting of profusely inlaid boulle foliate decoration making the table freestanding, each panel having a shaped apron, the front having a secret frieze drawer with hidden release button and consisting of a central panel with scrolling ormolu mount and ormolu moulding, the sides with central ormolu mask and ormolu moulding, the back being the same design as the front.

To the top of each leg the table having fine quality ormolu mounts in the form of a satyr, the elegant cabriole legs with boulle decoration and terminating with ormolu foliate and paw sabots.

Although this table is in the French style, we feel it is an English piece and certainly portrays influences of Jean Berain, Andre-Charles Boulle and the English cabinetmaker, Thomas Parker.

Thomas Parker (active between 1805-1830) was one of a small number of ‘Boulle’ craftsmen working in London in the early 19th century taking inspiration from the French designer to the French court of Louis XIV, Jean Berain. Berain designed tapestries, furniture and decorations etc., his designs inspired the ornamentation of furniture and rooms by cabinetmakers such as Andre-Charles Boulle, many of his inlaid brass and tortoiseshell marquetry designs were inspired by the drawings of Berain and many other craftsmen throughout Europe followed Andre Boulle and used the designs of Berain as their main design source.

This table is in very good, original condition for age with minor losses, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection - pieces of this quality rarely come onto the open market, although this table dates to the early 19th century it has the appearance of an Andre-Charles Boulle piece due to the design and quality of the craftsmanship.

Provenance: believed to have been part of the original furnishings for No: 4 Norfolk Crescent, Bath and thence by family descent.

Size:

Height: 29'' / 73.5cm

Width: 27'' / 68.5cm

Depth: 17'' / 43cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

73.5cm (28.94")

Width

68.5cm (26.97")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091386

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1177

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

fig 1. Superb quality early 19th century English ‘Boulle’ centre table in the French style — fig 1. Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style

The table consists of a rectangular top with superb profusely inlaid boulle decoration of engraved brass inlaid into a red tortoiseshell ground, an intricate boulle panel to the centre with inlaid decoration of floral and foliate designs, dogs, birds and rabbits within a brass inlaid border, leading out to superb foliate boulle decoration with an ebonised border and fine quality outer ormolu moulding.

fig 2. Superb quality early 19th century English ‘Boulle’ centre table in the French style — fig 2. Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style

All four sides consisting of profusely inlaid boulle foliate decoration making the table freestanding, each panel having a shaped apron, the front having a secret frieze drawer with hidden release button and consisting of a central panel with scrolling ormolu mount and ormolu moulding, the sides with central ormolu mask and ormolu moulding, the back being the same design as the front.

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To the top of each leg the table having fine quality ormolu mounts in the form of a satyr, the elegant cabriole legs with boulle decoration and terminating with ormolu foliate and paw sabots.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 3. Superb quality early 19th century English ‘Boulle’ centre table in the French style — fig 3. Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style

Although this table is in the French style, we feel it is an English piece and certainly portrays influences of Jean Berain, Andre-Charles Boulle and the English cabinetmaker, Thomas Parker.

Thomas Parker (active between 1805-1830) was one of a small number of ‘Boulle’ craftsmen working in London in the early 19th century taking inspiration from the French designer to the French court of Louis XIV, Jean Berain. Berain designed tapestries, furniture and decorations etc., his designs inspired the ornamentation of furniture and rooms by cabinetmakers such as Andre-Charles Boulle, many of his inlaid brass and tortoiseshell marquetry designs were inspired by the drawings of Berain and many other craftsmen throughout Europe followed Andre Boulle and used the designs of Berain as their main design source.

fig 4. Superb quality early 19th century English ‘Boulle’ centre table in the French style — fig 4. Superb Quality Early 19th Century English ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style

This table is in very good, original condition for age with minor losses, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection - pieces of this quality rarely come onto the open market, although this table dates to the early 19th century it has the appearance of an Andre-Charles Boulle piece due to the design and quality of the craftsmanship.

Provenance: believed to have been part of the original furnishings for No: 4 Norfolk Crescent, Bath and thence by family descent.

Size:

Height: 29'' / 73.5cm

Width: 27'' / 68.5cm