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Maison Krieger, Paris

A French gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bookcase, circa 1900

UK: Greenford Park WarehouseRestricted Species

Auction Closed

September 6, 08:20 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A French gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bookcase by Maison Krieger, Paris, circa 1900


in Louis XV style, of breakfront form, the shaped pediment surmounted with a female mask above three brass grille doors opening to reveal an arrangement of adjustable shelves, on cabriole legs terminating in paw feet, the locks stamped MON KRIEGER / AMEUBLEMENT / PARIS, at least on mount stamped HD, one door with J. B. Tollemans brass trade label

236 by 202 by 56cm., 93 by 79½ by 22in.

This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

With J. B. Tollemans, Brussels;

Sotheby's London, 19th and 20th Century Furniture and Decorations, 1 March 1991, lot 189.