during the Renaissance and
reached its highest levels of
perfection in the 18th Century
primarily as an embellishment
on furniture
for royalty. The primary
material used is natural wood
veneers from some 200 species
of trees from all over the
world. The marquetry
artist selects species for the
right combination of grain,
color, and texture to create
the impression he wants. The
veneers are
cut by knife or fretsaw into
the various components that
make up the picture. Once
assembled the veneers are
mounted on a rigid
base, sanded and a finish is
applied to protect the wood.
The infinite variety of
veneers, grain, and figuration
insure a unique,
one-of-a-kind product every
time.

Caring for a picture is easy.
It should be kept away from
direct sunlight and should be
protected from extremes of
heat,
moisture, and dryness.
Periodic cleaning with a dry
soft clean cloth, as you would
with any fine wood, will
preserve and enhance
its finish ...

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