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English Chippendale Mahogany Broken Arch Cornice Breakfront / Bookcase, C. 1780

$45,000
£33,472.39
€39,189.56
CA$62,790.28
A$70,264.09
CHF 36,688.60
MX$863,823.82
NOK 462,869.05
SEK 435,557.49
DKK 292,384.15
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About the Item

English Chippendale mahogany breakfront / bookcase with a broken arch pediment dentil molding cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors with decorative foliage mullions and adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case hinged book matched foliage fluted cabinets with interior shelf, flanking exterior drawers with original Chippendale foliage escutcheons and brasses, and resting on the original carved step back molded edge base. Late 18th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104.25 in (264.8 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Breakfront / Bookcase will separate into three pieces for shipping purposes. Cornice, Upper case, & Lower case.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 54641stDibs: LU887245627292

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