Lot 656: A Pair of Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bibliotheques
Description:
A Pair of Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bibliotheques
each having a projecting plinth over two grill-inset doors flanked by pilasters headed by classical bronze masks and enclosing shelves, the lower panels decorated with crossed torches and wreaths, the base on bronze paw feet, one interior with cutout for television, 19th century
height 93 1/2 inches, width 54 inches, depth 22 inches
one with cut out lower back area for TV
Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.
Estimate: $2000- $4000
Auction Date: January 1, 2023
