french-marquetry-inlaid-bibliotheque-deux-corps
Lot 439
French Marquetry Inlaid Bibliothèque Deux-Corps
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid 19th century, mahogany, mahogany veneers, pine secondary, two part form, cornice with applied molding above a cove molded inlaid frieze set above four glass paneled hinged doors, the two exterior with slight projecting step, shelved interior with later fabric liner, the base with repeating applied molded edge above a cove molded inlaid waist above four urn and floral inlay hinged paneled doors, shelved interior; all stiles feature a floral and vine inlay with ormolu gilt capitals, raised on shaped bracket foot base.

95 x 86.5 x 17.5 in.

Private Collection, NC

Expected shrinkage cracks to cross banded moldings; some minor veneer chips and losses; later fabric lining; later lighting installed to upper cabinet.

$3,000 - 5,000