Lot 95

Louis XVI Style Book Spine Mounted and Parquetry Bibliotheque

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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$100 $50
$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

France, likely early 20th century, breche d'alep marble top over book spine doors, reading slide over paneled cabinet doors, urn medallion skirt, flared legs with bronze sabots, 42 x 28 x 12 in.

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

Condition

structurally sound, marble with minor wear and abrasions, book spines with wear and losses, reading slide with recently replaced leather surface, legs with small chips and veneer buckling, minor surface wear and other imperfections from age and use

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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter