A dutch walnut and foliate-marquetry bureau bookcase, early 19th century

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A dutch walnut and foliate-marquetry bureau bookcase, early 19th century
Decorated with meandering floral sprays and chequer bandings, the arched moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing two shelves, the sloping fall decorated with a flower filled basket opening to reveal an inlaid interior of pigeon holes, short drawers, a cupboard door and a covered well, with an arrangement of seven drawers below, on bracket feet
40in. (101.5cm.) wide, 89in. (226cm.) high, 22½in. (57cm.) deep
Sale room notice
The plain return moulding which is missing from the right hand side of the base will be replaced and restored at Christie's expense

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