A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY SEAWEED MARQUETRY BUREAU possibly by Gerrit Jensen

This outstanding example of seaweed or ‘arabesque’ marquetry has survived in an extraordinary state of preservation, having retained its original surface which has mellowed to a glorious and complex patina. Interestingly an internal drawer retains what appears to be the original costings by the maker of presumably £ 10 7 shillings for cabinet work and £ 14,00 for the marquetry; totalling £ 24 and 7 shillings.
The extraordinary quality and complexity of the marquetry of this bureau is second to none and would strongly suggest the work of Royal Cabinet maker Gerrit Jensen of Long Acre and St Martins Lane London. 1667 – 1715.