Directoire Style Tall Ebonized and Gilt Bookcase

19th century upper cabinet with an associated custom base, two part form, upper cabinet with a cove molded cornice, two hinged doors with individual paned panels, louvered shelf interior, set on a base with applied conforming trim, two hinged paneled doors, molded base on turned feet, gilt highlights throughout.

99.5 x 43.5 x 17.75 in.

Private Collection, Aiken, South Carolina

Later custom base; enhanced lacquer and gilt highlights.