Lot Essay
These bookcases were made for the sitting room at Althorp in the mid-19th century when the painted panels were added (see illustration of this room on the previous page, circa 1892).
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CIRCA 1840, IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HOLLAND
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A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN WHITE-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT OPEN BOOKCASES
CIRCA 1840, IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HOLLAND
Each with foliate carved gesso frieze and angled uprights flanking an adjustable shelf, on plinth base, traces of earlier decoration, possibly previously with marble tops
32¾ in. (83 cm.) high; 52¼ in. (133 cm.) wide; 20½ in. (52 cm.) deep (2)
CIRCA 1840, IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HOLLAND
Each with foliate carved gesso frieze and angled uprights flanking an adjustable shelf, on plinth base, traces of earlier decoration, possibly previously with marble tops
32¾ in. (83 cm.) high; 52¼ in. (133 cm.) wide; 20½ in. (52 cm.) deep (2)
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