AN ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED WALNUT BIBLIOTHÈQUE, 17TH CENTURY, the tapering molded cornice above a frieze of stylized rinceaux and a broad plank lintel centering an oval cartouche of Venus reclining in a shell form chaise longue flanked by winged sphinxes and semicircular capitals having scrolling acanthus and spread-winged bird details on a classically draped bearded herm opposite a similarly sculpted maiden herm continuing to roped fruit clusters enclosing glazed doors with egg and dart trim above panels depicting classically attired muses flanked by griffin form brackets and surmounted by a spread-winged eagle, opening to a blue fabric lined interior with adjustable shelves. Height: 87" Width: 55 3/4" Depth: 21 1/4"