FRENCH ART NOUVEAU BUFFET A DEUX CORPS,late 19th century/early 20th century, walnut. Upper section with arching glazed doors, flanked by stacking quarter shelves on leaf-carved supports; lower section with long drawer and two doors centered by similar shelves; plinth base - 89 in. x 70 in. x 21 in. Estimate $8,000-9,000
Excellent overall condition: surface waxed over the years; retains original hardware and key; surface of lower case with minor surface scratches appropriate to extended use over the years; prior repair to one support facing; upper glassed section would accommodate shelves now missing.
Change to condition, as of 09-09-2007, the backboards of the upper section appear to have been replaced with new boards.
