Georgian style inlaid mahogany breakfront display bookcase, having split pediment crest with pierced latticework, above four glazed cabinet doors, revealing thirteen adjustable-height glass shelves in total, lower case fitted with four additional doors with single interior shelf, each with urn-form marquetry, rising on platform base, approx 97"h, 89"w, 15"d

CR 3.24.25-LOT 1177: The bookcase can be broken down into the following parts: the crown, the large case of glazed cabinets, and the lower case of marquetry cabinets, the glazed doors can also be taken off, but these are secured with brackets and numerous screws that would have to be taken out in order to remove them for transit, the crown measures approx 4.5”h, 89.75”w, 16.5”d; the upper case measures approx 54.25”h, 85”w, 14”d; the lower case measures approx 31.5”h, 90.5”w, 15”d, each of the cabinet doors measures approx 53.25”h, 20.75”d; I note that the bookcase is presently intact and stands sturdy, all components appearing securely joined, the glass cabinetry panes are intact with some scattered inherent cosmetic flaws such as some large air bubbles and raised lines, all appearing securely encased withing framing, the later glass shelves free from observed hairlines/ fractures, having sparse typical minute flea bites to edges commensurate with contact against interior of case/ shelf supports, the string inlay and marquetry is remarkably well-preserved and currently free from notable losses, there is tonal variation throughout the veneer, due in part to some areas of lightly yellowing finish or varnish, and some light alligatoring/ crazing, there are scattered minor splits and areas of separation, some with filled reinforcement, which is sparse in occurrence, overall there are some scattered minor fills and finish touch ups, and typical minor surface wear such as light abrasions, nicks, and small veneer chips commensurate with age and use

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