Louis XVI-style Inlaid Library Cabinet

Description:

Louis XVI-style Inlaid Library Cabinet, France, early 20th century, kingwood and tulipwood, with bronze gallery rail and chased frame surmounting case, parquetry and marquetry inlay, wire mesh door panels, three removeable shelves, terminating in tapered toupie feet, locking center door and right side door, ht. 67, wd. 59 1/2, dp. 16 in.
Estimate $600-800

Marble top surmounting cabinet, crack in marble on left side. Bronze mounts on left and right side appear more shiny than others, possibly matched. Craquelure finish to cabinet overall. Wear, some nicks, abrasions to surfaces overall with age and use.


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