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Directoire Painted Bookcase, circa 1800

$11,500

£8,589.95

€9,958.68

CA$15,967.46

A$17,897.47

CHF 9,318.69

MX$218,535.77

NOK 118,313.47

SEK 112,150.53

DKK 74,302.51

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A wonderful and rare French Directoire Period bookcase cabinet in 2-parts, circa 1800, hand-scraped to its original grey painted finish, and retaining its original wavy glass panes. The lower cabinet has a single shelf and the doors are decorated with the Directoire diamond motif. The interior of the base is painted a pigeon-blood red. The upper cabinet has 3 adjustable shelves and the interior is painted a lovely blue color. Depth of top cabinet is 12” exterior.

Dimensions:

Height: 86 in (218.44 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)

Style:

Directoire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Painted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1800

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Paint is scraped to original gray painted finish. It is an intentional effect to see variation in paint colors and areas where the surface has been scraped. Interior appears to have been painted recently. All glass is original.

Seller Location:

Doylestown, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: KB LB 1stDibs: LU837041459822

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