Sale 3722
New York
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17 September 2015
Price realised
USD 2,125
Estimate
A LOW BOXWOOD SQUARE STAND 18TH-19TH CENTURY The stand is finely carved from a single piece of boxwood. The flat top is supported by a narrow waist above plain aprons and raised on gently curved legs joined by humpback base stretchers. 1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, 4 in. (10.3 cm.) square
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