Sale 5990
London, South Kensington
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12 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY HUMP BACK SOFA LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY Upholstered in green velvet on eight square tapering supports, the front supports with spade feet 79 in. (200.5 cm.) wide
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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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