Item 7

Antique Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Wooden Marquetry Picture, Standing Lion

This antique wooden marquetry picture is a premier example of the intricate decorative inlay work produced by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. Featuring the “Standing Lion,” this specific design is widely regarded by collectors and historians as the rarest of all the Brunswick marquetry pictures commissioned for high-end billiard rooms at the turn of the century.

The piece showcases masterful craftsmanship, utilizing various wood veneers to create a detailed, textural image of a lion in a regal stance. These vintage marquetry panels were originally designed to complement the ornate woodwork of Brunswick’s most prestigious table models, making this a significant find for the serious connoisseur of billiard-related art and furniture history.

Specifications:

  • Subject: Standing Lion

  • Material: Multi-wood marquetry/inlay

  • Size: 24 3/4″ x 16 1/2″

Please call for more information on this exceptionally rare piece of Brunswick history. Sold