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Oak Arts & Crafts Two-Piece Bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s

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Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts two-piece bookcase. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler. Striking Dutch design from the 1890s. Executed in solid oak and original wrought iron, this stunning and one of a kind museum piece has two hand-carved owls on top of this two-piece bookcase and two original hand-carved marabou birds on each side of the lower piece with the the two doors. Original lock and key and in good working order. This wonderful Arts & Crafts bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler is in very good refinished condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. We offer the matching desk for sale also on 1stdibs. Will be shipped in a custom made wooden crate for safe transport when purchased by overseas buyers! Our gallery is a family-owned and managed company which has been dedicated to dealing in 20th Century Decorative Arts since it's foundation in the late 1920s. We supply customers around the world from our headquarters in Amsterdam and our new showroom in Cruquius near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. We ship worldwide and our team of experienced packers will wrap and pack your item carefully.
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