HIGHLY CARVED PAIR OF FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL OAK BOOKCASE CABINETS.

HIGHLY CARVED PAIR OF FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL OAK BOOKCASE CABINETS. Last quarter 19th century. Each quartersawn cabinet in two parts, the foliate carved molded cornice and frieze above a pair of glass paneled doors centering a carved medieval knight standing on a corbel with sword and shield, the doors opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable shelves, the doors flanked by three-quarter engaged acanthus-carved colonnettes, the cabinet sides with fielded panels, stepped back and joined to the lower case having outset corners, the edges carved with guilloches above a scrolling foliate frieze fitted with a concealed drawer above a pair of cupboard doors with triangular and diamond floral carved panels opening to an interior with a single adjustable shelf, the doors flanked by fully carved male and female figures, raised on a multi-level molded foliate carved plinth, terminating in suppressed ball feet. SIZE: Each 7′ h. x 49″ w. x 20-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Cabinets retain original fumed oak finish with rich dark patina. Most moldings are intact and in place. It may be that we discover minor losses as yet undetected. 9-99296 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	3090	$12,075.00	HIGHLY CARVED PAIR OF FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL OAK BOOKCASE CABINETS. Last quarter 19th century. Each quartersawn cabinet in two parts, the foliate carved molded cornice and frieze above a pair of glass paneled doors centering a carved medieval knight standing on a corbel with sword and shield, the doors opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable shelves, the doors flanked by three-quarter engaged acanthus-carved colonnettes, the cabinet sides with fielded panels, stepped back and joined to the lower case having outset corners, the edges carved with guilloches above a scrolling foliate frieze fitted with a concealed drawer above a pair of cupboard doors with triangular and diamond floral carved panels opening to an interior with a single adjustable shelf, the doors flanked by fully carved male and female figures, raised on a multi-level molded foliate carved plinth, terminating in suppressed ball feet. SIZE: Each 7′ h. x 49″ w. x 20-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Cabinets retain original fumed oak finish with rich dark patina. Most moldings are intact and in place. It may be that we discover minor losses as yet undetected. 9-99296 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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