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Early 19th Century Irish Flame Mahogany Bookcase

$59,007.91
£43,778.20
€49,500
CA$80,784.78
A$90,505.03
CHF 47,107.78
MX$1,102,178.06
NOK 600,090.38
SEK 565,115.80
DKK 376,901.40
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A very rare and fine early 19th Century Irish flame mahogany four door bookcase, of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The shaped and curved crown with an ornately detailed centred arrangement of Neoclassical motifs comprising of scallop shell flanked with scrolls, flowerheads and trailing foliate over a simple deep frieze with beaded row and fluted border trim detail. Raised above four reeded and arched astragal glazed panel doors with brass closing slip which open to shelved interior and are flanked with four beautifully ring turned pilaster columns with spiral twist fluted detail. The lower section with another set of four pilaster columns separating four panelled doors with beaded row and brass closing slip detail, which open to reveal a fitted interior comprising of an arrangement of drawers with ring turned pulls and shelving. Supported on moulded platform base, terminating on ogee bracket foot to the rear and elegant scroll foot to the fore with fluting and sphere motifs, finely carved in high relief. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions: Full Height: 108 in / 274 cm W: 111 in / 282 cm D: 27 in / 69 cm Without Crown Height: 99 in / 251.5 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 108 in (274.32 cm)Width: 111 in (281.94 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A37291stDibs: LU5836241773842

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