Description Francesco Somasca (Italian,19th century), last quarter 19th century. Cream painted and carved wooden bookcase in the baroque taste having and overhanging acanthus edge top supported by floral decoration, velvet lined interior with threeshelves, polychrome florals to the sides and rising on scrolled shell feet. Paper label to the back. Approx. h. 52.25", w. 57", d. 15".
Condition Report Scattered losses to carvings; top curved; wear to interior; pleasing distressed finish.