French Boulle-Style Jardinière by Louis Gradé a characteristic theme of Romantic

a characteristic theme of Romantic landscape painting

surface craquelure

A mid 19th century Italian Marian devotional titled Il Serto di Fiori

reinforcing the sense of heat and dryness within the scene

The sitter is rendered with luminous softness: her dark hair swept neatly back

French Boulle-Style Jardinière by Louis Gradé a characteristic theme of RomanticFrench Boulle Style Jardinire by Louis Grad Paris, late 19th century With original zinc liner Makers label present This exceptional French Boulle style jardinire exemplifies the opulent decorative arts of late 19th century Paris. Of bombe form, the vessel is richly veneered in red tortoiseshell with intricate brass marquetry in scrolling arabesques, framed by finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. Decorative features include lion mask side handles,