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19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine

$7,500
£5,694.93
€6,512.58
CA$10,478.59
A$11,654.48
CHF 6,085.61
MX$141,822.59
NOK 77,722.47
SEK 72,889.97
DKK 48,605.84
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About the Item

A handsome bookcase or china cabinet made in France in the last half of the 19th century. The case is in ebonized wood (including the top), and is curved at each side. There are three front doors with glass fronts and brass trim which open to reveal a velvet lined shelved interior. Below the top is a wide frieze which is in Boulle work. The case is further decorated with gilded bronze mounts throughout.
  • Similar to:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 83 in (210.82 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Boulle,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chips and scratches to the case. All inlay work is complete.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631222111882

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