Four Lions Bookcase (vii)

This bookcase stands tall with varying cabinet spaces and ornate carving detail. The lower third of the piece is a cabinet space enclosed by wooden doors. Thin oval wreaths adorn each of the doors. Above these doors are two drawers decorated with a simple swag. The upper portion of this piece is a three-shelved bookcase with glass doors, above which exists the same swag pattern. Four ornate lion heads are carved into the piece. Two are located on either side of the top of the glass doors with the other two located on either side of the drawers. The faces are typical of lions with the manes flowing upward and downward to create movement and perspective. The sides of the bookcase continue with the swag pattern around the top. Small floral buttons adorn the spaces below the swag. The feet of the bookcase look like lion paws.
Four Lions Bookcase (VII)
Inventory
Collection Number
17144
Building
Current Location
Rocky and Gabriella Mountain Gallery- back right hallway
Floor
2nd
Description
Details
This is an ornately carved mahogany cabinet with shelving, glass doors, and enclosed drawers.
Artist
Framed
No
Width
20 inches
Height
84 inches
Length
40 inches
Donor
Donor Name
Jonathan Kemper
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video