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George III Style Breakfront Bookcase

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Very fine quality Georgian style breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the swan neck pediment with pierced foliate design flanking a giltwood urn finial, the four doors with astragal glazing having adjustable shelves behind, the lower section with two cupboard doors flanking bank of graduated drawers with graceful swan neck brasses, the whole constructed of well figured timber and veneer and finished to a high standard.
  • Similar to:
    Thomas Chippendale (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 98 in (248.92 cm)Width: 89 in (226.06 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000009741stDibs: LU798331322952
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