Bibliothèque Rectangular shape with two bodies and broken pediment in mahogany and mahogany veneer. The upper part opens in front of two glass doors with geometric decoration, the lower part by two leaves topped by two drawers. Decorated in relief with friezes of interlacing underlining the uprights and the drawers. England, late 19th century H : 230 - W : 105 - D : 39 cm Accidents, restorations

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