Period Louis XIV Boulle Chest of Drawers, 17th century - Lot 72

Period Louis XIV Boulle Chest of Drawers, 17th century Chest of drawers with a curved front featuring three rows of drawers, made of ebony veneer and rich Boulle marquetry in tortoiseshell and brass, decorated with foliage, arabesques, figures, and ornamental motifs. Significant gilded bronze hardware, including drop handles, female mascarons, corner finials, and a central crossbar ornament. The top is also decorated with Boulle marquetry and is currently protected by a glass panel. French work from the Louis XIV period. The piece requires restoration; however, the majority of the detached marquetry elements have been preserved and are included with the piece. Details: Period: Louis XIV, Origin: France, Materials: wood, ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and gilded bronze, Technique: Boulle marquetry, Width: 130 cm, Depth: 67 cm, Height: 89 cm, Condition: in need of restoration, with signs of wear, lifting, missing pieces, and detached elements; most of the detached pieces are preserved with the piece.