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Ebony Inlaid Bureau
High Quality Louis XVI Ebony Inlaid Pearwood Bureau. 18th Century.
The bureau is made of high-quality pearwood, a durable and attractive hardwood. The desk is designed in the neoclassical style, which was popular during the Louis XVI period, and would have featured clean lines, symmetrical shapes, and geometric motifs.
The ebony inlay, which is intricately designed and executed adds a striking visual element to the bureau. The inlay is made of thin strips of ebony that were carefully cut and fitted into the surface of the pearwood to create decorative patterns and designs. The bureau features several drawers and compartments, including a central writing surface that can be pulled out and supported by a hinged flap. The desk also has several smaller drawers and cubbies for storing writing utensils, ink, and other supplies.
The bureau would have been a functional and elegant piece of furniture that would have been used for writing and conducting business. It would have been owned by the wealthy and powerful, who would have appreciated its fine craftsmanship and exquisite design. Today, a Louis XVI Ebony Inlaid Pearwood Bureau from the 18th century is considered a highly valuable and rare antique. It would be sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of French furniture and neoclassical art, due to its historical significance, technical mastery, and visual beauty.
$29,800.00
