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Queen Anne Bureau Bookcase in Inlaid Walnut, c. 1710

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A very fine Bureau Bookcase of the Queen Anne period. The frame constructed in walnut, with inlaid elm designs. The slanted fall-front opens to reveal a herringbone-inlaid arrangement of drawers and cubbyholes, a writing desk with a tooled leather surface inset. In addition to the apparent cubby-holes, the interiors feature a recessed compartment with inlaid sliding cover, and another sliding drawer: hidden above the central hinged door. (see Image #6) The upper section is capped with a double-bonnet top, complementing the form of the mirror panels. These each reserved by a radiating walnut border with herringbone inlay. The doors open to reveal an interior fitted with adjustable shelves and later upholstery, the inside of each door is paneled in a figured walnut veneer with a cross-banded border of the same. The lower section comprising a frieze and four sliding drawers, arranged in a two short-over-two long arrangement. Each drawer is veneered in a reflected panel of figured walnut, features a border of herringbone inlay, and retains its original brass fixtures. The cabinet is mounted on bracket feet, with a connecting apron along the base, veneered in the same Walnut. This is an exceptional demonstration of English craftsmanship in the Queen Anne period. The refined form, superb choice of materials, and attention to detail speaks volumes, and the piece has aged very well over the years. Depth, Bureau Closed: 23" Depth, Bureau Open: 36.5" Height, to Arched Cornice: 86" Width, at Upper Cornice: 42.5" Width, at base: 41.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86 in (218.44 cm)Width: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Queen Anne (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1710
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition: mirror panels replacements, top and bottom belong to each other, brass fixtures most likely original, the inlay almost entirely intact and original, little wear to the walnut veneer, with filled age cracks on sides.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WW1001stDibs: 0710208365100
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