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Late 19th Century 'Greenman' Bookcase
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Late 19th Century 'Greenman' Bookcase

19th century
Sold 31 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A late 19th-century oak bookcase carved with Green Man motifs and floral detailing. This two-part cabinet comprises a glazed top section with three shelves and a lower cupboard with twin panelled doors. The sides and frieze are carved with scrolling foliage and fruit garlands, while the doors feature bold acanthus-leaf carvings centred with Green Man masks. The interior is lined in plank wood and the upper cabinet retains its original glass. English, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
112.5cm (44.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1155156
Dealers Internal Reference
47364
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A late 19th-century oak bookcase carved with Green Man motifs and floral detailing.
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This two-part cabinet comprises a glazed top section with three shelves and a lower cupboard with twin panelled doors.
The Old Cinema

The sides and frieze are carved with scrolling foliage and fruit garlands, while the doors feature bold acanthus-leaf carvings centred with Green Man masks. The interior is lined in plank wood and the upper cabinet retains its original glass. English, circa 1880.

Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
112.5cm (44.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155156
Dealers Internal Ref
47364
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century 'Greenman' Bookcase

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Archive IV A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout. View VII
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W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout.
Late 19th Century 'Greenman' Bookcase
Ref: SA1155156
A late 19th-century dark oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, panelled lower doors with Greenman carvings, and elaborate foliate ornamentation throughout.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreenman carvings, Foliate friezes, Glazed upper doors, Panelled lower doors
  • SizeH 219 cm (86 in) x W 112.5 cm (44 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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The Greenman motif, representing a face surrounded by foliage, has roots in ancient pagan symbolism and experienced a major revival during the Gothic Revival and Victorian periods in British furniture design.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, featuring hand-carved detailing, mortise and tenon joints, and glass-panelled doors set within heavy wooden frames.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional joinery methods, natural timber shrinkage, hand-cut chiselling marks on the carvings, and period-appropriate hardware and glass imperfections.

Balance the heavy visual weight of dark carved wood by pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist surrounding furniture, and curated displays of books and ceramics to create a sophisticated contrast.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood cracking, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the finish.
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