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Monumental Scale George III Mahogany & Glazed Breakfront Bookcase, Late 18th Cen
$53,150.79
£38,000
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CA$72,709.22
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The cornice with stepped and moulded form, with dentil moulding and egg and dart carving, over large glazed cabinet doors retaining much of the original lightly undulating late 18th century glass with a selection of removal and variable shelves, over moulded cabinet doors enclosing pigeon holes, on plinth base. With an overall soft and gentle mahogany patina, and a broad and wide posture.
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Dimensions: Width at base: 386cm
Width at top (cornice): 410 cm
Height: 246 cm
Depth (deepest dimension, at breakfront): 50 cm
Depth (at ends): 46 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 96.86 in (246 cm)Width: 161.42 in (410 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Mahogany,Glazed
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU848141117472
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