Two-door Empire bookcase in mahogany feather with gilded bronze elements from the early 19th century.
The front elevation features two glass doors with three oak shelves inside that can be adjusted with a ladder system.
The two corners are embellished by the presence of two large feathered columns ending with a base and capital in finely chiseled gilded bronze.
The entablature hat is embellished by the presence of a gilded bronze decoration in the centre depicting a mythological figure.
Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional shellac and handmade alcohol method.
Provenance: France, early 19th century.
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