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Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase

$90,159.71
£66,000
€77,596.13
CA$123,659.63
A$138,985.25
CHF 72,379.85
MX$1,690,404.37
NOK 926,188.86
SEK 878,299.99
DKK 579,126.46
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About the Item

A fine quality impressive mid-18th Century Chippendale period flame figured mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, having bold carved & dentilled swan-neck pediment enclosing blind fretwork with central plinth. The Bookcase with interlaced oval astragal glazed doors above double serpentine base with crossbanded panelled doors flanked by flame figured, crossbanded & cock-beaded drawers supported on shaped plinth ending on bracket feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 116 in (294.64 cm)Width: 108 in (274.32 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Handles have been replaced otherwise wear consistant with age.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 98991stDibs: LU1013443565052

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