Lot 72
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A pair of Napoleon III brass-mounted, parcel-gilt, painted and mother-of-pearl-inlaid cast-iron bedsteads
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A pair of Napoleon III brass-mounted, parcel-gilt, painted and mother-of-pearl-inlaid cast-iron bedsteads

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Details
A pair of Napoleon III brass-mounted, parcel-gilt, painted and mother-of-pearl-inlaid cast-iron bedsteads
Third quarter 19th Century
Each with shaped headboard surmounted by a shell crest, above ribbon-tied floral bouquets, the footboard mounted with a putto seated on drapery and clutching grapes and apples, on toupie feet
65½ in. (166.5 cm.) high; 33 in. (84 cm.) wide; 90 in. (229 cm.) long (2)
Provenance
By repute, King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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