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19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Revolving Bookcase

$14,386.75
£10,500
€12,247.68
CA$19,706.25
A$21,917.65
CHF 11,444.72
MX$266,714.51
NOK 146,166.50
SEK 137,078.39
DKK 91,409.16
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About the Item

A French revolving library bookcase Constructed in kingwood, amaranth and goncalo alves, and dressed with high quality gilt bronze work; rising from quadripartite swept and hipped legs dressed with foliate sabots and castors; the two lower shelves have bronze trellis dividers, and over, swept gilt bronze spandrels support the quarter veneered platform.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (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: 79951stDibs: LU95471243984

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