Baroque-style wooden bookcase, carved, moulded and gilded. Fitting, curved frame of foliage on low, curved legs. Variable top plate with brass fittings and corresponding bookend. H. 25-40 cm. 48 cm x 36 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. An Italian gilt wood Baroque style book stand. Italy. 19th/20th century.