A Dutch mahogany and ebonised bookcase , LATE 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 2444

Furniture, Clocks, Sculpture and Works of Art

Amsterdam

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15 December 1999

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Lot 269

A Dutch mahogany and ebonised bookcase

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

NLG 2,926

Estimate

NLG 800 - NLG 1,200

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A Dutch mahogany and ebonised bookcase
Late 19th Century
The rectangular moulded cornice above a plain frieze, above seven adjustable shelves, above a plain plinth, on toupie feet
223cm. high x 161cm. wide x 30cm. deep
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