French Provincial Oak Bookcase from circa 1840.
Heavily carved, this style is often referred to as being in “Hunt Style”, from Northern France and often incorrectly, described as Flemish.
Pelmet heavily carved with Armorial Crest.
The upper section consists of a 2 door glass fronted Bookcase and has Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves.
The Base has two doors each with exquisite carvings, one with hanging game birds and the other fish. Again with barley twist columns flanking each side. It opens to reveal a single shelf.
The Bookcase and base are separated by carved 2 drawers.
The entire unit sits on bun feet.
Provenance: Bought from a reputable dealer in Ireland.
Condition: Very good original condition. Some minor repairs and brackets on rear to provide extra stability.
Dimensions: 99.5 in High (In total)
The top section/bookcase section is 44.75 in Wide, 51 in High and 15 in deep
The Base section is 38.50 in High, 51 in Wide and 23.5 in Deep
The pelmet is 10.75 in High and 37 in Wide
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Dimensions:Height: 99.5 in (252.73 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
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Style:French Provincial(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:OakHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Mid-19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1840
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Condition:GoodRepaired: One or two minor repairs but nothing significant. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Very good original condition. One or two very minor cracks/repairs with age but nothing significant. Support brackets installed on the rear for extra stability.
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Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: LU3978111866833
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