Impressive American Gothic Revival Rosewood Bookcase

Attributed to Boston,1860s, rosewood veneers, maple and white pine secondary, multi-part form consisting of four vertical molded and arched hinged cabinet doors surmounted by a tri-part arched crest with oak leaf and acorn carvings and fleur de lis finials, four stiles with trefoil columns, maple finished interior with louvered shelving, the base with three side-by-side drawers with applied oak leaf and acorn carvings, rectangular stepped architectural base, paneled sides.

123 x 87.5 (case width 84 in.) x 19 in.

From the Collection of James H. Craig and Randy S. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida

Break and repair to right side cornice leaf and acorn carving; wood loss at escutcheons; minor wear and surface loss to center cabinet doors; separation crack to left side of oak vine; minor veneer chipping; overall very good estate condition.

$4,000 - 8,000