Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Table Box Fashioned From Antique Leather-Bound French Library Books
- Price realized
- $523
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $600
- Hammer price
- $425
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- March 29, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3– MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
Large book-form table box, fashioned from hollowed-out antique French library shelf books, each with gilt-embossed patinated leather binding, tooled foliate scrollwork and raised spine bands, comprising (three) volumes of "Le Grand Dictionnaire Historique (The Great Historical Dictionary)," by Louis Moreri, (one) "Recueil de Jurisprudence (Collection of Case Law)," hinged cover revealing leather-clad interior, hinge in need of securing, approx 11"h, 15.75"w, 11"d, 13lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.