English & Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks, Weapons & Works of Art - 4th September 2007

Lot 265

A 19th century Austrian rosewood breakfront library bookcase

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 | Hammer £12000

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Description

A 19th century Austrian rosewood breakfront library bookcase, the moulded cornice above an applied leaf frieze to four astragal glazed doors enclosing an oak interior with adjustable shelves, the base with four rectangular panel doors with leaf carved capitol pilasters to a conforming interior, stamped numerous times 'Dr. Anton Kolbe, Wien, 18., Ferrogasse 5.', 96in (244cm) h, 74in (188cm) w, 24in (61cm) d.