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A large pair of Neo-classical design painted bookcases, in the…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
27-Nov-2013
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Description:
A large pair of Neo-classical design painted bookcases, in the George II style the architectural pediments with central foliate design flanked by urn finials, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three shelves with mirrored backs and sides, and a pair of panelled doors with applied urn decoration, raised on an egg and dart decorated plinth base, 172 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 292 cm high. Reference: This design has clearly been influenced by Batty Langley's 'Treasury of Designs,' 1740, see The Dictionary of English Furniture, Volumne One ACA-CHA Ralph Edwards, Antiques Collectors' Club, 1986, page 83, Fig. 10 & 11
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Category:
Furniture: Bookcases