Sale 7464
London
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21 - 22 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A FRENCH BEECHWOOD DOG-BASKET EARLY 20TH CENTURY Upholstered in crimson chenille, on turned legs 31½ in. (80 cm.) wide
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