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    Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit

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    22 May 2012

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    • A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE-EXPO
    Lot 115

    A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE-EXPORT MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HONGMU CONSERVATORY SEATS

    LATE 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 3,500

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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    A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE-EXPORT MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HONGMU CONSERVATORY SEATS
    LATE 19TH CENTURY
    Of drum form, each decorated with a band of mother-of-pearl bosses and entwined foliage above interlaced open sides, one with an inset marble top
    20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) diameter of the top; the second: 20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) diameter of the top (2)

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
    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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