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Large Napoleon III Style Oak Bookcase – Four Seasons Theme

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Impressive Napoleon III style oak bookcase, richly carved with the allegorical theme of the Four Seasons. The lower doors feature high-relief panels with cherubic figures depicting seasonal scenes: harvesting, grape picking, fishing, and pastoral play. The upper section is adorned with garlands, classical faces, hunting scenes, and symbolic decorative elements. A large arched pediment crowns the ensemble, featuring a hunting trophy with a bird, horn, rifle, and an abundance of fruits and flowers. The rounded side doors display still-life carvings of fish and game in deep relief.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 144.1 in (366 cm)Width: 110.24 in (280 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 157211stDibs: LU7662244849652

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