Sale 5922
London, South Kensington
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24 February 2009
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
A DUTCH EMBOSSED AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED LEATHER FOUR-FOLD SCREEN 19TH CENTURY, THE LEATHER PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY The floral cartouche panels with gilt broders, the back painted black Each panel: 96½ in. (245 cm.) high; 28 in. (71 cm.) wide
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