A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood marquetry bureau à cartonnier Paris, circa 1895, retailed by Maison Boudet

signed BOUDET / A PARIS to the back molded gilt-bronze border. 

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Light scratches to the leather writing surface. The upper structure will need to be re-tightened to the bureau plat.
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Boudet was one of the most important furniture, silver and bronze retailers in Paris, having premises at 43, boulevard des Capucines from 1886 and at the Place Vendôme after 1908. Boudet sold works by the most renowned cabinetmakers of the day, such as Linke, Zwiener, Millet and Bonheur.