Lot 248
  • 248

A Chinese hardwood and ivory bookcase

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • hardwood ivory
  • 201cm. high, 99.5cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 79in., 39in., 15¾in.
with pierced carved frieze above and below a decorated portico, two dogs adorn the lower frieze, the pediment decorated with an avian and floral theme

Condition

Overall in reasonable condition. There are losses to fret work below frieze and top corners of the portico. Could benefit form cleaning according to taste. Two of the shelves are fitted with lamps. Old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use.
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