Fine Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak & Stained Glass 'Don Quixote' Bookcase

Lot description

Spanish Renaissance Revival carved oak bookcase, 19th c., having raised pediment with figural battle scene in relief, above scrolled frieze segmented by protruding portraits and misers, fitted with five cabinet doors with iron strapping, two encasing stained and leaded glass with portrait roundel of a conquistador, other doors with finely carved busts from "The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha," including Sancho Panza and scenes of figures reading novels, each enclosing adjustable shelving, above five drawers, on frontal paw feet, (one) cabinet door intact with hairlines to lower glass panes, approx 90.5"h, 106"w, 16"d