Louis XIV extention of a trumeau that had been turned into a wall mirror. The front is slabbed with walnut burl and threadings. Made of a pair of now- locked doors decorated with leafy engravings and with two large mercury mirrors engraved with acid that creat a decoration along the edges with phitomorphic and flowery motifs. Also the central cartiglio is constituted by a mirror, where it is represented, always engraved with acid, a putto. The walnut selvage, shaped with curly volutes and carvings, has some painted parts to strengthen the grain of the briar.
Product Condition: Product in good conditions, shows some signs of wear.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 160 Width: 133 Depth: 15
Maximum size (cm): Height: 160 Width: 133 Depth: 15
Additional Information
Notes historical bibliographic
The mobile veneziano del '700, note di G. Morazzoni, II, Milan, Görlich Editore, 1958.
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Main essence: Brazilian Rosewood
It is a hard, light blond wood, but with strong red and pinkish veins, which is obtained from tropical trees similar to rosewood. Its veins are reminiscent of striped tulips, which is why it is called tulipwood in English-speaking areas. It is used for inlays, often combined with bois de violette. In the 1700s and 1800s it was highly appreciated and used in France and England for precious veneers. It gives off scent for decades if not centuries after curing.