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19th Century English Mahogany Four-Door Bookcase in the Neoclassical Manner

$61,641.19
£45,000
€52,793.40
CA$84,436.10
A$94,155.80
CHF 49,126.48
MX$1,155,327.20
NOK 625,301.88
SEK 592,459.95
DKK 394,016.63
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About the Item

A library bookcase in the manner of the Adam Brothers Constructed in a well figured mahogany, with fine carved detailing; of inverted four-door breakfront form, rising from a plinth base with a stiff leaf carved ogee edging; the lower section having lockable fielded panel doors dressed with shaped urns, ribbands, garlands, and curlicues separated by stiles carved with pendant bellflowers, opening to reveal shelved interiors; over, the apron carved with vertical torsades set about a central elliptical flower petal cartouche, set with lambrequins; the upper section having lancet astragals with anthemion terminals to the lockable doors, with shelved interiors, betwixt carved stiles; the cornice carved with running foliate roundels set about a central profile ram’s head,  circa 1890.
  • Similar to:
    Robert Adam (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 102 in (259.08 cm)Width: 102.5 in (260.35 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 75931stDibs: LU95478205663

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