Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Decorative Arts The front of the chest

The front of the chest is profusely & sumptuously carved

The bronze is finely cast by the lost wax method (cire perdue)

This remarkable printed textile is period to Washington's death & dated 1800"

such as Hudson-Rissman

in chalks or crayons

Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Decorative Arts The front of the chestA fine antique French Empire Mahogany & ormolu mounted bookcase display cabinet, circa 1910. This elegant antique cabinet is made of the finest mahogany, the top with an architectural pediment mounted with a gilt bronze laurel leaf rosette and further gilded bronze mounts below. The cabinet having glazed twin doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, each door is mounted with a pair of angels, the base of the doors are mounted with corresponding