Document Holder In Burgau Marquetry Napoleon III Period 19th Century

Document Holder in Boulle marquetry mother of pearl

with pocket hand for paper

inside with golding paper

back is black

perfect condition

Dimensions : height : 23 cm width: 16.5 cm depth : 2.5 cm

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One of thecharacteristics of the Napoleon III period, which stands out for a certain originality in the marquetry and decoration of the furniture.

It is true that the useof papier-mâché with a black background, of English origin, was particularly original in the 19th century.

This technique is based on an amalgam of paper, glue and hot-solidified and molded plaster. This material then as hard as wood is then varnished, lacquered and decorated.
This process is often inlaid with mother-of-pearl, painted with a golden or floral pattern. This marquetry technique is suitable for small objects but also for large pieces of furniture.
“Burgauté” papier maché was adopted by French furniture manufacturers from 1860.