14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction

 
  Lot 200
 

200

A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase, mid 19th century, the cavetto cornice above four glazed...

A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase, mid 19th century, the cavetto cornice above four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with four moulded cupboard doors, on a breakfront moulded base, 284cm by 50cm by 225cm

Bears paper label to the middle section above the cupboard doors From Holland & Sons, 23 Mount Street, Grosvenor Sq.W, London

Provenance: By family repute purchased at the Paris Great Exhibition

Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

. Overall in good condition, slightly faded but uniform colour, left hand corner of the cornice veneer losses, base section has been cut to fit around a Victorian skirting board, top section below central glazed doors with general scuffs and scratches and a ring mark, handle missing to central cupboard door, there is also a good selection of additional shelves for the bookcase

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020

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