Exceptional pair of trompe l'oeil end tables, each consisting of a carved wood storage box in the form of a stack of books, clad in paper and painted to imitate decorative binding and marbled edges - each box with a protective glass top, resting on a Victorian-style stand of dark stained and turned wood. Book boxes c. Early 20th Century, stands and glass c. Mid- to Late 20th Century. Dimensions: H 18.5" x W 17.5" x D 14" Condition: Book stands with antique patina and wear throughout, including creasing, spots of soiling and losses to paper finish. Stands with a few small nicks and scuffs; glass with a few small scallops to edges.

All the items in this auction remain at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Wednesday, May 17th - Friday, May 26th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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