A pair of Italian mahogany bookcases

each with a moulded cornice surmounted by a triangular pediment, above a pair of doors each inset with four mounted prints, with a further pair of similar doors below between fluted pilasters on a rusticated base, one bookcase lacking its back

Colour of wood less red and slightly darker and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. There are some minor sections of moulding off the cornice eg to the rear left and right sides approx 2in. There is a small section of moulding beneath the dentil moulding missing which can easily be replaced. The lower section is fitted internally with a `turntable' which can easily be removed. There is a very small chip below the frame of the top right double door. In overall very good condition. The cabinets appear to have been made to fit a recess as the moulded decoration is only on the front parts of the sides. Please note this lot will be dismantled after the auction and will need to be reconstructed by professional furniture restorer.
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