Furniture, Library, Bookstand, Table Top, Grotto Shell Form, Giltwood, Italian 19th Century
$43.73
$67.78
Rococo Shell-form Bookstand Italian: 19th Century Gilt wood with painted and faux marbleized decoration 18 inches height, 14 inches width, 12 inches depth; 10.5 x 14 inches, back rest $1,500 Available for prop rental or purchase; please inquire. A tabletop continental (probably Italian) bookstand in the rococo grotto taste, for the display or reading of a book. It is carved giltwood with painted and faux-marbleized highlights, having a well-carved scallop shell backrest with curved lower support for the book, above an undulating frieze with two opposing molded legs. It is canted at a stationary angle with an easel support in the back. Condition: Generally very good with the usual overall light wear and handling.
