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19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase

Offered by: Rockwell Antiques Dallas

Description
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND IMPOSING Early 19C French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Bookcase.

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

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oak,Hand-Carved
Condition:	Good. Repaired: One or two minor repairs but nothing significant. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	796970

Dimensions

W.	51 in;	H.	99.5 in;	D.	25 in;
W.	129.54 cm;	H.	252.73 cm;	D.	63.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

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