A French ormolu mounted ebony and brass contrepartie 'Boulle' marquetry and ebonised bibliothequ...

A French ormolu mounted ebony and brass contrepartie 'Boulle' marquetry and ebonised bibliotheque basse or low bookcase Fundamentally Regence period (circa 1730) with some later elements and/or replacements; alternatively constructed mid 19th century in order to incorporate some 18th century 'Boulle' marquetry Variously inlaid 'contrepartie with Arabesques of urns of flowers, exotic birds, butterflies, scrolled acanthus, husks, honeysuckle and stylised foliate strapwork, with a pair of panelled doors with arched re-entrant upper angles inset with later glazing, enclosing a velvet lined interior and two shelves, on a shaped plinth base, 112cm wide x 45.5cm deep x 119.5cm high, (44in wide x 17 1/2in deep x 47in high) Footnotes: Provenance Property of a private UK collector. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing