Lot 78

Continental Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Chinoiserie Bookcase

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th/early 20th century, surmounted by a foliate crest, shaped cornice, conforming glazed doors, glass shelf interior, paneled lower cabinets, bracket feet, 77 x 50 x 14 in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

Condition

cabinet structurally sound, one side of foliate crest is detached, several broken glass panels, some glass shelves are broken and should be replaced, scattered surface losses, painted infill, and craquelure, minor separations, scattered shrinkages, some warping at backboards, other wear and imperfections expected with significant use

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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter