Lot 213
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The family of Darius before Alexander, the paper leaf painted with Alexander receiving Darius's family before his tent in the presence of soldiers in the centre flanked by a woman collecting flowers and a cupid riding a swan, the reserves painted with flowers the verso with a woman sitting on a rock, the sticks carved and gilt with insects, flowers and scrolls--11in. (28cm), mid 18th century, slightly rubbed
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The family of Darius before Alexander, the paper leaf painted with Alexander receiving Darius's family before his tent in the presence of soldiers in the centre flanked by a woman collecting flowers and a cupid riding a swan, the reserves painted with flowers the verso with a woman sitting on a rock, the sticks carved and gilt with insects, flowers and scrolls--11in. (28cm), mid 18th century, slightly rubbed

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The family of Darius before Alexander, the paper leaf painted with Alexander receiving Darius's family before his tent in the presence of soldiers in the centre flanked by a woman collecting flowers and a cupid riding a swan, the reserves painted with flowers the verso with a woman sitting on a rock, the sticks carved and gilt with insects, flowers and scrolls--11in. (28cm), mid 18th century, slightly rubbed
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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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