A Regeny ebony-inlaid mahogany bookcase cabinet Circa 1810

Christie's London, April 26, 1990, lot 161

Overall fair condition; the upper section with two cracks to one glass pane to the right door; the right side panel with loss to top molding approximately 5 1/2 inches in length; small ebonized molding to top of right column off but present; rosette to top right scroll off but present; the lower section with loss to ebony stringing to top right corner; central mahogany panel to the right door severely bowed the interior appears to be later fitted with drawers on one side; the drawer appear to have age, though all the drawer sides are replaced; one gilt-brass lion mask handle off but present; the panel to the left door with slight bowing; patch to veneer above left pilaster; right side panel with large loss to ebonized molding approximately 11 1/2 inches in length; feet with chips and losses especially around top moldings; overall with old marks, scratches, nicks and bruises.
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