Splendid bookcase,
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France, Napoleon III period, 2nd half of the 19th century. Decorated in Boulle technique with tortoiseshell and brass, partly ebonised, with outstanding bronze mounts in the form of masks and ornament, as well as a motto "PRO LUMINE VIRTUS" (in the light of virtue), with two glazed doors. 280 x 180 x 61 cm. Some ageing, with small parts loose or missing. (PZ)
Specialist: Ulrich Prinz
Ulrich Prinz
+43-664-1843716
ulrich.prinz@dorotheum.at
20.04.2016 - 15:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 45,000.- to EUR 50,000.-
Splendid bookcase,
France, Napoleon III period, 2nd half of the 19th century. Decorated in Boulle technique with tortoiseshell and brass, partly ebonised, with outstanding bronze mounts in the form of masks and ornament, as well as a motto "PRO LUMINE VIRTUS" (in the light of virtue), with two glazed doors. 280 x 180 x 61 cm. Some ageing, with small parts loose or missing. (PZ)
Specialist: Ulrich Prinz
Ulrich Prinz
+43-664-1843716
ulrich.prinz@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Works of Art (Furniture, Sculptures, Glass, Porcelain) |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 20.04.2016 - 15:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 09.04. - 20.04.2016 |