{"product_id":"alan-barnes-tarbena-miniatures-walnut-library-bookcase-with-hand-painted-book-shelves","title":"Alan Barnes Tarbena Miniatures Walnut Library Bookcase with Hand Painted Book Shelves","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:12 scale walnut library bookcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlan Barnes of Tarbena Miniatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a finely crafted example of traditional English miniature furniture. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewalnut wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the case has a rich tone and beautifully scaled grain, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrown molding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-level dividing ledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebracket-foot base with a shaped scalloped apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. What makes this piece especially distinctive is its clever construction: the shelves are fitted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremovable insert blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to resemble tightly packed antique books. Each faux volume is individually hand-painted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep red, green, blue, plum, and parchment tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with detailing that suggests \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilded spine bands and aged leather bindings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The finish has the warm, gently worn character collectors associate with Tarbena Miniatures, making this a highly refined and display-ready piece for a traditional miniature library. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the reverse, it is signed and dated 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful addition to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elibraries, studies, sitting rooms, and traditional dollhouse interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially those furnished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish, Georgian, or classic antique-inspired styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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