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PAIR OF ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED BOOKCASES
Designed to be displayed both as a corner unit or as two separate bookcases | unmarked, circa early-to-mid 20th century
Item # 304KES24P
A delightful pair of 20th century bookcases in the Italian Neoclassical taste, they are whimsical and fun with applied giltwood moldings over nice paint decorated surfaces. They are comprised of an upper open bookshelf area with adjustable shelving and three lower drawers in each unit. The interior of the bookshelving is lined with old wallpaper in worn condition, but frankly they add to the overall aged appeal and replacing the paper is not a given.
While these certainly present beautifully side-by-side or perhaps flanking a window, they are designed with a bevel to the applied moldings that allow the cabinets to be situated against eachother as a corner unit. And that is perhaps my favorite way to see them displayed.
Measurements: 64 1/2" H x 9 3/4" D x 24 1/2" W
Condition Report:
Heavily worn painted surface throughout. Wallpaper lining discolored, stained, torn and in overall shabby condition. Minor losses here and there. The images give a good overview of the surfaces.