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Extraordinary 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Bookcase

$12,000
£8,969.96
€10,479.58
CA$16,880.84
A$17,084.71
CHF 9,795.90
MX$207,216.28
NOK 113,922.40
SEK 115,962
DKK 78,338.66

About the Item

A pair of beautifully carved doors are centered on a kneehole beneath a central section with a carved door and four carved drawers, all set beneath an arched alcove. The composition is unified by fourteen shelves and crafted from richly patinated Circassian walnut. With a rich color and deep patination. Loire Valley, circa 1750.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104.5 in (265.43 cm)Width: 88.5 in (224.79 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middleburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 71281stDibs: LU872647421662

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