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I am placing some pieces in a local art gallery next week and one of the themes I'm going with is the classic style of marquetry cutting so there will be three pieces in the show with the same motif. This box will be accompanied by the two wall plaques that I have previously posted http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50066 .

I have been cutting in sets of four and I just know that before long the other one will likely show up here. I just don't exactly know how it will be presented yet.

Other pieces in the show will be Oops!, Little Cabinetree, Facets, and the Seiner box that I posted yesterday.

This is a small local gallery so I'm not expecting to sell anything but you never know, do you? At least it will give me an opportunity to get a little public feedback.

Wish me luck.

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Excellent pieces, Paul. Best of luck at the show.
 

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That's a very nice presentation of the piece Paul. I really like the two tone on the side too. Is that lid hinged or is it a lift-lid?

I wish you well with the gallery. I'm not sure I could sell something like Oops though. I think I'd have to price it to not sell.
 

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Paul,
I must confess, when I first saw the wall hangings, my reactions were "Damn, that is a great inlay! It would look perfect on a box." But then, I'm a little "box-centric". But, here it is… my wish has come true. If folks at the show don't appreciate these, they are blind.
Roger
 

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Ill tip my hat for that kind of work..

Well done Mr :)
 

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I second RogerBean's last statement! Your choice of background wood is perfect, Paul! Best luck at the exhibit!I'm betting that all will be sold!
 

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Paul what great work and such details! Amazing work!!!!!
 

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I love 'em, Paul. I hope I can do something like that one day.
 

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Fine Work Paul, I'm thinking these are going to be very well received!!
 

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Make sure their fire system is in good working order, these projects, and this one in particular, are HOT!!

This one belongs on the wall. Beautiful!!
 

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Good luck Paul, I am sure the trunk will be lighter on the way haome :))
 

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Thanks all

You humble me again

Rance, the hinges are the same as my other boxes so I didn't repeat the photo. I left the closure splines out of the two boxes in the show so they are still both stop-hinged and removable. I can install them if a buyer doesn't want the option.
 

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Beautiful, that background compliments the marquetry perfectly. I'm sure you will do well at the show. If Oops is the project I think, you had better price it high as you will miss out on years of fun having it around the shop.
 

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Incredible Paul, I agree with Autmn, these pieces belong in a gallery. You're mastery in selecting the right piece of veneer to create a certain effect is stunning. Beautiful work.
 

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Paul,

We feel a little cheated. There is room for six photos! LOL

We agree with all the comments about how well the background fits the marquetry. The box is really stunning, but since we can't see it in person and ooh and aah over it, we'd love to see more photos!

L/W
 

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This will be a great display. They look terrific.

best of luvk to you.
 

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beautiful work.
 

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Best of luck Paul, although I doubt luck has much to do with it.

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Paul, the box is beautiful and I hope that you do very well in the show.
 

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Paul, I agree with the above comments, the only reason that you will get these back will be that the people
going through the gallery are short on money. Watching the skill and artistry, not to mention work that you
put into these pieces, the price has to up there to make it worth parting with these projects. Having
watched the ships you have built sail off, I know you are well versed in the art of correct pricing. I wish
you luck at the gallery, and I know that they will be asking you to display your work in the future.
 
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