Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 25,000
Estimate
A CHINESE-EXPORT HUALI AND BURR ELM PEDESTAL DESK EARLY 20TH CENTURY The top inset with three panels above three frieze drawers and three drawers to each pedestal with panelled sides and reverse 32¼ in. (82 cm.) high; 58 in. (147.5 cm) wide; 29 in. (73.5 cm.) deep
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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