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Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.

$3,000.90
£2,200
€2,555.37
CA$4,134.49
A$4,509.25
CHF 2,388.69
MX$54,059.46
NOK 30,421.35
SEK 27,818.07
DKK 19,091.14

About the Item

An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops, with three bronze plaques. The left plaque depicts an angel with a quote at her feet: Born to speak all mirth. The centre plaque with an angel, and a quote to the top: Let time news be known. The right-hand plaque with a Grim Reaper and a quote at his feet: Miserys love O come to me. Each is in a flowing Art Nouveau style.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PV0031911stDibs: LU2243337259422

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