French Marquetry Furniture: Paintings in Wood Jewellery The Wallace Collection is perhaps

The Wallace Collection is perhaps the greatest single art collection ever gifted to a nation

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Housed in the De Walden Library at the Wallace Collection

Diameter 26cm

they illustrate the heights of skilled craftsmanship achieved by French bronze workers in the 18th century as well as showcasing the wealth and connoisseur ship of their owners

French Marquetry Furniture: Paintings in Wood Jewellery The Wallace Collection is perhaps10% discount for Members Join now Marquetry creating patterns and pictures through inlaid veneers has long been recognised as one of the most attractive and sophisticated methods of decorating fine furniture. The compositions of 18th century Parisian marquetry were described by one contemporary as no less than 'paintings in wood'. This Wallace Collection publication written by one of the museums former conservationists, Yannick Chastang, highlights