neoclassical-style-large-linen-press
Lot 581
Neoclassical Style Large Linen Press
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Continental, possibly Dutch, mid-19th century, mahogany, mahogany veneers, oak secondary, two-part form, upper case with broken arch pediment and dentil molding, fluted central plinth supports a well carved and pronounced lion, two hinged doors with flame crotch mahogany veneers, corner posts surmounted with classical carved and painted female busts, doors open to reveal five interior small drawers and three shelf interior, lower case features three full width long drawers, each with book matched veneers and applied reeded molding, flanked by canted corners with acanthus carving, front carved hairy paw feet.

104 x 72 x 23 in.

Shrinkage crack to lower left and right side panel; shrinkage crack and bow to the right upper door; left door panel reset; central upper door molding with two inch loss; several of the upper back boards are missing - currently only 3 upper back boards present and more will be needed to complete a full upper back panel.

$3,000 - 5,000