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Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

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A very large and impressive Austrian-German 19th century finely carved walnut figural Black-Forest "Hunting" credenza Bibliothèque (Bookacase). The intricately carved two-part body, the upper part with three domed glass doors and carved shelves, flanked with carvings of a boar and bird preys, tree branches, leaves, lion masks and a rounded trims, all crowned with a rectangular top with carvings depicting lion-heads, swans and shields. The bottom cabinet, equally ornately carved with three apron drawers above three doors, each door centred with a shield carving of a boar, fish and a bird, all decoratively tied with tree branches and leaves, the sides with carving of hunting dogs, all raised on carved lion-paws, circa 1880. Measures: Height 104 1/2 inches (265.4 cm) Width 94 1/4 inches (239.5 cm) Depth 26 1/4 inches (66.8 cm) Lot 9228.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104.5 in (265.43 cm)Width: 94.25 in (239.4 cm)Depth: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly amazing quality cabinet, very impressive in person. Overall condition is very good considering age & size. Some minor carving loses, age scratches, fading and nicks throughout. Six top shelves. Some losses to paw-feet (Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A15161stDibs: LU1796211976931

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