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Pair French Empire Bookcases in Manner of Jacob Desmalter

$95,000per set
£71,808.23per set
€82,520.43per set
CA$132,286.91per set
A$147,163.77per set
CHF 77,145.09per set
MX$1,798,305.37per set
NOK 982,346.52per set
SEK 924,743.35per set
DKK 615,983.61per set
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Our magnificent pair of bibliotheques in the manner of the French master cabinet maker, François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–1841), measure 84 inches tall and are finely crafted with mahogany veneer and extensive and finely cast gilt bronze mounts. Along the top are laurel wreaths above capitals to the pilasters on left and right, Pegasus figures at center above butterflies, classical masks in profile and stars around the sides of the door fronts. The most impressive mounts are the large figures of winged male gods, apparently depicting Ares and Hercules, and the sides, large classical bust medallions surrounded by laurel wreath border and large anthemions above and below. Interior fitted with two shelves.
  • Similar to:
    François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84.5 in (214.63 cm)Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1850
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Modern bolt/nut installed to strengthen carcass of one. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Each in very good overall condition. All bronze mounts present, with varying degrees of rubbing and oxidation wear including light verdigris. Stress cracks to the sides and front door panels, scattered nicks, gouge to upper edge of one.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8384239794102

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