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An Attractive 19th Century Carved and Painted Bookcase
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An Attractive 19th Century Carved and Painted Bookcase

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Description

An Attractive Hand Carved Bookcase that has been wash painted and suit a multiple of purposes.

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Nineteenth Century Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121398
Dealers Notes

We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
An Attractive Hand Carved Bookcase that has been wash painted and suit a multiple of purposes.
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Nineteenth Century Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121398
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Attractive 19th Century Carved and Painted Bookcase

Archive II A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters. View IV
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 07717 101 616 or 01672 516420
Location
3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/marlboroughantiques
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 247
Items Sold 2,206
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Jun 2012
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/marlboroughantiques
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A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters.
An Attractive 19th Century Carved and Painted Bookcase
Ref: SA1121398
A nineteenth-century low wooden bookcase finished in a distressed off-white paint with extensive carved foliate friezes and figural pilasters.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Bookcases]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian & Gothic]
  • Material[Pine, Hardwood, Pigment]
  • Colour[Off-White]
  • MotifsFoliate carved frieze, Carved pilasters, Relief scrollwork
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 163 cm (64 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century painted furniture often features hand-applied finishes over solid timber, incorporating carved architectural details such as scrolling foliage, pilasters, and relief motifs influenced by historical revival styles.

Period bookcases were typically constructed using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon frames, hand-cut dovetails, and pegged joints, utilizing native hardwoods or softwoods finished with layered pigments.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, hand-forged or early machine-made fixings, and the natural ageing of the painted surface, which shows genuine wear rather than artificial distressing.

A vintage painted bookcase serves as a versatile focal point that softens contemporary spaces, ideal for displaying curated book collections, ceramics, and sculptural objects against neutral walls.

Preserve antique painted surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
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