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Rare Louis XVI Carved Beechwood Biblioteque or Breakfront Cabinet

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A rare Louis XVI carved beechwood Biblioteque or breakfront cabinet 18th century The multi sectional piece with a carved upper section over two shelved and mirrored back corner sections with a cupboard door at the bottom, the centre sections with carved doors and chicken wire with shelving throughout all resting on a carved plinth. Measures: Height 104 in, length 130 in, depth 20 in. Provenance: Private Collection Greenwich CT. Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques Cab202.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104 in (264.16 cm)Width: 130 in (330.2 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall excelent condition, wonderful patina throughout, some minor replacements, later chicken wire, wired with interior lighting.
  • Seller Location:
    Sheffield, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Cab2021stDibs: LU263937343243
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