Louis XIV style bookcase, early 19th century, in brass and pewter marquetry on an ebony veneer base in the Boulle style forming a foliate décor, opening on the front with two partially glazed doors, 270x167x51 cm This Boulle-style bookcase, dating from the early 19th century, combines the elegance of Louis XIV furniture revisited. It is distinguished by its ebony, brass and pewter marquetry and its bronze ornaments, characteristic of the 18th century, while adapting to the tastes of the time. Influenced by masters such as Étienne Levasseur, Philippe-Claude Montigny, Joseph Baumhauer and Adam Weisweiler, this piece bears witness to the vogue for Boulle furniture, which continued into the 19th century. It is a perfect illustration of the harmony between tradition and modernity, with a refinement typical of the prestigious interiors of the period. numerous chips to the marquetry and brass abrasion on the brass one element missing from the pediment (right jamb) cracks on the sides one element missing from the centre of the base later screws no key