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An Important English Private Collection

A pair of Regency rosewood breakfront open bookcases, circa 1820

Lot Closed

May 17, 12:20 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

An Important English Private Collection

A pair of Regency rosewood breakfront open bookcases, circa 1820


inlaid with box and ebony stringing and satinwood banding, the breakfront rectangular top above a frieze with later gilt brass rope twist and anthemion mounts, above three open sections, each with an adjustable shelf, divided by tapering columns terminating in toupee feet

83.5cm high, 35.5cm deep, 145cm. wide; 2ft. 9in., 1ft. 2in., 4ft. 9in.

Christie's London, 28 November 2002, lot 85 (£41,825 including premium).