Sale 2374
New York
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11 June 2010
Price realised
USD 7,500
Estimate
A LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY GUERIDON STAMPED F. SCHEY, CIRCA 1770 The dished circular top on a fluted stem on hipped cabriole legs with stylized leaves 26¾ in. (68.5 cm.) high, 25½ in. (65 cm.) diameter
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