Bibliothèque en placage d'ébène, marqueterie de laiton et monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XIV

à décor de lambrequins dans des réserves, ouvrant par deux portes vitrées découvrant cinq étagères, reposant sur une plinthe ajourée, l'intérieur garni de velours jaune

Illustration is quite accurate. Interesting bookcase in fine condition. The structure is solid and as said the overall condition is pretty good despite some expected light lifting to some brass inlaid elements particurlarly the straight ones of the sides. Few brass elements also missing (to the top, right side, to the right and left doors and to the sides but again nothing really major) ; the armoire has been electrified (needs to be checked) and upholstered with yellow velvet. The base could have been slightly restored. Original and attractive model with its curved top.
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