A magnificent 18th-century Georgian Irish mahogany bookcase, meticulously proportioned and exquisitely crafted, features an upper section adorned with an elegant broken pediment. This pediment is embellished with applied carving, elaborate cresting, and delicate pieced fretwork, all set against a finely dentil-molded cornice. Centered within the broken pediment is a magnificent carved cartouche, intricately detailed with foliate arms that gracefully connect it to the surrounding pediment and enhance the composition with sculptural presence. The bookcase interior provides five well-proportioned shelves for display and storage, and the glazed doors retain their original glass mullions, preserving the piece’s authenticity. The interior is lined with later ivory silk, carefully selected to provide an elegant and neutral backdrop for displayed objects. The substantial base cabinet includes a practical interior shelf and two well-crafted paneled doors, all resting on a solid plinth that imparts a stable and dignified stance to the entire piece.
Size: 112” H x 58” W x 21.5” D
C. 1770, Ireland
A magnificent 18th-century Georgian Irish mahogany bookcase, meticulously proportioned and exquisitely crafted, features an upper section adorned with an elegant broken pediment. This pediment is embellished with applied carving, elaborate cresting, and delicate pieced fretwork, all set against a finely dentil-molded cornice. Centered within the broken pediment is a magnificent carved cartouche, intricately detailed with foliate arms that gracefully connect it to the surrounding pediment and enhance the composition with sculptural presence. The bookcase interior provides five well-proportioned shelves for display and storage, and the glazed doors retain their original glass mullions, preserving the piece’s authenticity. The interior is lined with later ivory silk, carefully selected to provide an elegant and neutral backdrop for displayed objects. The substantial base cabinet includes a practical interior shelf and two well-crafted paneled doors, all resting on a solid plinth that imparts a stable and dignified stance to the entire piece.
Size: 112” H x 58” W x 21.5” D
C. 1770, Ireland
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