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Early 19th Century American Painted Bookcase

$6,400
£4,837.61
€5,559.27
CA$8,911.96
A$9,914.19
CHF 5,197.14
MX$121,148.99
NOK 66,179.13
SEK 62,298.50
DKK 41,497.84
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About the Item

An early American painted bookcase of nice shallow dimension. From either New York or New England, of step back-form with a molded cornice over double glazed doors, over double cabinet doors. One piece construction. The cabinet is painted an old dark brown/green, over an original red paint. The glazed panels likely replaced. Overall very good condition and of a nice form.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    American Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1017639771752

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