Bidspirit auction | Signed Francois Linke Shakespeare Mid

Signed Francois Linke Shakespeare Mid Summer's Night Dream Bookcase - Standing at a total height of 13 feet 6 inches tall and a width of 54 3/4 inches, this amazing bookcase is made up of three sections. The base is a two-door cabinet.  The center section is the bookcase which is heavily carved with figures from A Mid Summer's Night Dream and a large carving of William Shakespeare on the front door.  The top bears a resemblance to the Globe Theater with a clock.  The piece is signed on the drawer's front top.  The piece is believed to be from the early 1900s. There are several issues that should be addressed by a professional restorer due to the rarity and value of this piece.   Provenance: Rhinebeck Estate Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@scottdanielsauction.com. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Scott Daniel's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.