Bidspirit auction | French Renaissance Revival Oak Bookcase

French Renaissance Revival Oak Bookcase - Origin: France Date: Circa 1880-1890 Period/Style: Renaissance Revival Materials: Carved oak, clear glass, and metal hardware Form: Bibliotheque or library bookcase Description: A monumental French Renaissance Revival carved oak bibliotheque. The projecting molded cornice surmounts a foliate frieze centered by a winged grotesque mask. Paired arched glazed doors open to an interior fitted with adjustable wooden shelves and are flanked by full-length female caryatids above pendant fruit and flower garlands. High-relief trophy panels depict musical, artistic, and architectural attributes. A deeply carved lower drawer, paterae molding, leaf-carved plinth, and compressed bun feet complete the architecturally imposing case. Dimensions: 93 in. H, 60 in. W, 22.5 in. D. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Presents very well with an old dark surface, scattered scratches, abrasions, finish variation, minor shrinkage, small edge losses, and wear consistent with age and use. The lower drawer retains hand-cut dovetailed construction and appears functional. The doors retain clear glass panels and interior shelving. Glazing and hardware appear period or original. Dimensions: 93 x 60 x 22.5 in