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Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Revival Library Bookcase Bibliotheque 1880

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A very good carved French oak gothic library bookcase/bibliotheque, circa 1880. This very handsome oak bookcase does break down into many parts for ease of movement and is easily disassembeled & assembled. To the top are three large carved (removable) finials and a carved gallery cornice with carved gothic trefoil devices, to the center is a very finely carved panel of a medieval hunt scene. Below are a pair of doors with the original period wavy glass & columns that are carved with a 'rope twist' design, at the top of the door is a magnificent carved crouching gargoyle. The doors enclose four adjustable shelves & twin adjustable drawers to the base (the bookcase can receive the very largest of books), the front of each door is carved with a linenfold panel and the cabinet is raised on a stepped plinth base. Condition is excellent, we can arrange for the shipper to assemble the cabinet in your home, Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship globally if we have your location we can provide a preferential shipping quote lower than the 1stdibs quoted shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 106 in (269.24 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4876137866982
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