Spanish Renaissance Revival walnut secretary bookcase, late 19th c., having arched crest with scrolling foliate frieze, the case profusely decorated with allegorical figures, grotesque masks, and fruit-filled urns in high relief, central open compartment and fall-front cabinet door, carved scene depicting bearded figure and two fisherman, over dual lower doors, revealing open interior, flanked on either side by paneled cabinet door with armored warrior, opening to fixed-height shelving, on paw feet, front right foot with loss to carving, approx 75"h, 80.25"w, 18"d

06.01.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 3065- the bookcase is in sturdy and stable condition overall, adjustable shelving is secure and not flimsy, the case displays overall evidence of age with some rubs, typical small wood losses to protruding carvings, the figures may of each had a spear or some element in hand at one time, tonal variations, fading, particularly noted on the right side, finish wear and minor imperfections, overall the bookcase present

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