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A Library Bookcase in the Manner of the Adam Brothers

A Library Bookcase in the Manner of the Adam Brothers

Dimensions: H: 102 in / 258 cm  |  W: 102.5 in / 260 cm  |  D: 19.5 in / 49 cm

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Constructed in a well figured mahogany, with fine carved detailing; of inverted four door breakfront form, rising from a plinth base with a stiff leaf carved ogee edging; the lower section having lockable fielded panel doors dressed with shaped urns, ribbands, garlands, and curlicues separated by stiles carved with pendant bellflowers, opening to reveal shelved interiors; over, the apron carved with vertical torsades set about a central elliptical flower petal cartouche, set with lambrequins; the upper section having lancet astragals with anthemion terminals to the lockable doors, with shelved interiors, betwixt carved stiles; the cornice carved with running foliate roundels set about a central profile ram’s head.
Circa 1890

REF No. 7593

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