185: A NAPOLEON III MAHOGANY EMPIRE STYLE BOOK CASE

Rectangular molded cornice with recessed frieze centering a gilt rosette mount flanked by palmettes, two spandrels of gilt Winged Victory above the two arched glazed glass doors over recessed panels with gilt fillet centering Apollo masks within cornucopia wreaths, opening to an adjustable shelf interior, raised on a conforming plinth with gilt-bronze paw feet. Measures 84 x 53 x 19 inches. Provenance: The Joseph Candioto Trust. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Very good noting minor fade, some separations and subtle effects of age and use throughout.
$1,000 - $1,500