Magnum Opus | Act IV: Ornament & Texture

Magnum Opus | Act IV: Ornament & Texture

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 721. A William IV Rosewood and Specimen-Marble Circular Open Bookcase, Second Quarter 19th Century; the Top Italian, Late 18th/Early 19th Century.

A William IV Rosewood and Specimen-Marble Circular Open Bookcase, Second Quarter 19th Century; the Top Italian, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Guaranteed PropertyRestricted Species

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A William IV Rosewood and Specimen-Marble Circular Open Bookcase, Second Quarter 19th Century; the Top Italian, Late 18th/Early 19th Century


the circular marble top inlaid with specimens of marble, alabaster, porphyry, agate, malachite and decorative stones around a lapis lazuli roundel and within a Greek-key border, above five Tuscan pilastre uprights flanking three open shelves; on a plinth base with brass castors, the marble top with mahogany backing; together with eighty-two leather-bound volumes.


height 32 in.; diameter 35 in.

81 cm; 89 cm

Please note that this lot contains material that may be subject to wildlife protection laws. Accordingly, this lot is restricted for sale to bidders residing in the United States, and Sotheby’s will not assist with export or obtain any permits or licenses for international shipment. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to determine and comply with any applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to possession, interstate transport, and any future import or export of this property.

Dealing in Excellence: A Celebration of Hotspur and Jeremy, Christie's London, 20 November 2008, lot 16;

Where acquired by the present collector.

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