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Live Auction

The Fine Sale - Day One

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 64

Large William IV Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Library Bookcase

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The upper section fitted with later "antiqued" mirrored back plates and shelves, and rosewood molded borders surrounding the glass doors; the lower central cabinet doors enclosing one shelf, flanked by cabinet doors enclosing three drawers on the left and two drawers on the right, raised on a plinth base.

92 x 108 x 19 in. 

Florian Papp Antiques, NY, 2003.

Property from the Collection of Melinda and Paul Sullivan, Eyrie Knoll, West Hartford, Connecticut

Condition

Good overall condition with minor veneer losses, a few age splits, scuffing, staining and an old gouge on the right side upper panel. Scuffing where the doors open and excessive wear to the lower shelves of the upper section. One giltwood terminal missing.