Sale 9774
London, South Kensington
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4 June 2014
Price realised
GBP 250
Estimate
A GEORGE I-STYLE WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR LATE 19TH CENTURY Re-covered in green striped fabric on shell-carved cabriole legs 43 in. (109 cm.) high; 34 in. (86 cm.) wide; 33 in. (84 cm.) deep
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