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Stunning French Original Painted Bookcase

19th century
Sold 10 March 2025 · Arcadia Antiques
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Stunning early 19th century French bookcase from a large chateau / castle in Brittany. The piece has a lovely original paint finish with an oak interior. The top of the bookcase dismantles for ease of transport. 1820.

Code: 8652

Dimensions:

W: 124" (315 cm)

H: 116" (294.6 cm)

D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
315cm (124.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110735
Dealers Internal Reference
8652
Description
Stunning early 19th century French bookcase from a large chateau / castle in Brittany. The piece has a lovely original paint finish with an oak interior. The top of the bookcase dismantles for ease of transport. 1820.

Code: 8652

Dimensions:

W: 124" (315 cm)

H: 116" (294.6 cm)

D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
315cm (124.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110735
Dealers Internal Ref
8652
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 699
Items Sold 6,196
Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
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A large antique French painted bookcase with multiple glazed upper and lower doors revealing dark wooden interior shelving.
Stunning French Original Painted Bookcase
Ref: SA1110735
A large antique French painted bookcase with multiple glazed upper and lower doors revealing dark wooden interior shelving.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialPine, Oak, Glass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Columnar pilasters, Cornice moulding, Distressed paint finish
  • SizeH 295 cm (116 in) x W 315 cm (124 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A French painted bookcase is a traditional storage unit typically featuring glazed doors, multiple interior shelves, and a hand-painted finish that often exhibits natural distressing over time.

These pieces are usually constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, pine, or fruitwood, featuring glass door panes and traditional joinery techniques.

Authentication involves examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, old glass with imperfections, traditional iron or brass hardware, and the character of the aged painted finish.

Balance the visual weight by mixing vertically stacked books with decorative objects, ceramics, and trailing plants, while leaving some negative space on the shelves to maintain an airy feel.

Maintain the piece by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the painted finish, and keeping it away from sources of excessive heat or humidity.
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