Gustave Serrurier-Bovy – Bookcase, ca. 1898

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Bookcase, 1898-1899

Hungarian oak, glass, wrought iron
h. 350 cm - w. 396 cm - d. 42 cm

PROVENANCE : Commissioned around 1898 by Sir Pierre David, 'Chevalier David', for his house in Stavelot, Belgium - After his heath in 1948, the house and contents passed to his grandson, Sir Jean-Pierre David, 'Chevalier David', 1948-2000 - Collection of Daniel Carpentier de Changy, Brussels, acquired directly from the previous owner - British private collection, 2006-2018.

EXHIBITION : 'Vers la modernité. Le XIXe siècle au pays de Liège', Musée d' l'Art wallon, Liège, 5th October 2001 - 20th January 2002.

LITERATURE : 'Vers la modernité. Le XIXe siècle au pays de Liège', exhibition catalogue, 2001, page 96, plate 67.