Sale 1055
Paris
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21 June 2011
Price realised
EUR 4,375
Estimate
CAISSE DE PENDULE DE STYLE BAROQUE XIXEME SIECLE, TRANSFORMEE EN ENCRIER En métal ciselé et doré, de forme cubique, représentant les quatre continents, orné d'une frise ajourée de rinceaux et de personnages, le plateau muni d'un couvercle rapporté et reposant sur des pieds en boule aplatie Hauteur: 12 cm.(4¾ in.) ; Largeur: 9,5 cm. (4¾ in.) ; Profondeur: 9,5 cm. (3¾ in.)
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