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Lot 136

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRASS-INLAID EBONISED LIBRARY BOOKCASE BY KIM MOIR
Made bespoke for the vendor, circa 2009

In early Victorian style, the upper part with a parapet of finials and a brass gallery above three pairs of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves against a dark magenta silk backing, the slightly projecting lower part with a conforming arrangement of doors each with a panel of pleated silk matching that above, the outer pairs of doors enclosing filing drawers, on angular bracket feet, with various brass mounts and mouldings, the front inlaid throughout with brass stringing, with Kim Moir's brass label applied to the top of the lower part (concealed beneath the upper) and his magpie trademark stamped repeatedly to the back of all parts
337cm high, 330cm wide, 58cm deep

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sold for $4,800

In good condition showing little wear.

Two keys are present for the locks of the upper part and two for the lower part; all fit and operate the locks well.

The higher parts and the back of the bookcase, not presently accessible, have not been inspected in preparing this report but have been previously sighted and are believed to not present any condition issues.



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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