Spanish Renaissance Revival Highly-Carved Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Lot description

Spanish Renaissance Revival walnut secretary bookcase, late 19th c., having arched crest with scrolling foliate frieze, the case profusely decorated with allegorical figures, grotesque masks, and fruit-filled urns in high relief, central open compartment and fall-front cabinet door, carved scene depicting bearded figure and two fisherman, over dual lower doors, revealing open interior, flanked on either side by paneled cabinet door with armored warrior, opening to fixed-height shelving, on paw feet, front right foot with loss to carving, approx 75"h, 80.25"w, 18"d