FINE ROCOCO REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE.

FINE ROCOCO REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE. Third quarter 19th century, New York. The upper bookcase in three parts. The molded cornices surmounted by a molded swan’s neck pediment centering a well carved bust of William Shakespeare, set amidst oak leaf and acorn carvings, further flanked by molded scrolled foliate secondary crests. The central bookcase with a pair of glass panel doors with scrolled molded frames, flanked by single panel door cases, headed by grape clusters. Stepped back and fitted to the lower breakfront case with molded mid shelf above a central long drawer with hinged front opening to a baize-lined writing surface. Above a pair of molded covered doors, each applied with carved grape clusters. The central section flanked by conforming cabinets, each with short drawer above a single door. The whole on a molded plinth. SIZE: 9′ 5-1/2″ overall h x 6′ 7-1/2″ overall w x 17-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good, with professionally re-polished surfaces. 9-27822 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2351	$6,900.00	FINE ROCOCO REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE. Third quarter 19th century, New York. The upper bookcase in three parts. The molded cornices surmounted by a molded swan’s neck pediment centering a well carved bust of William Shakespeare, set amidst oak leaf and acorn carvings, further flanked by molded scrolled foliate secondary crests. The central bookcase with a pair of glass panel doors with scrolled molded frames, flanked by single panel door cases, headed by grape clusters. Stepped back and fitted to the lower breakfront case with molded mid shelf above a central long drawer with hinged front opening to a baize-lined writing surface. Above a pair of molded covered doors, each applied with carved grape clusters. The central section flanked by conforming cabinets, each with short drawer above a single door. The whole on a molded plinth. SIZE: 9′ 5-1/2″ overall h x 6′ 7-1/2″ overall w x 17-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good, with professionally re-polished surfaces. 9-27822 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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