Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Illuminated Bookshelf Cabinetwith tambour doors, walnut1969height 99in (252cm); width 36in (92cm); depth 20in (51cm) — Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Illuminated Bookshelf Cabinetwith tambour doors, walnut1969height 99in (252cm); width 36in (92cm); depth 20in (51cm)

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Estimate: $3,500–$4,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 25 March 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-659745
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Illuminated Bookshelf Cabinetwith tambour doors, walnut1969height 99in (252cm); width 36in (92cm); depth 20in (51cm). Bonhams, 25 Mar 2021, lot 158. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-659745.

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Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Illuminated Bookshelf Cabinetwith tambour doors, walnut1969height 99in (252cm); width 36in (92cm); depth 20in (51cm). Bonhams, 25 Mar 2021, lot 158. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-659745.

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