Sale 5199
London, South Kensington
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6 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,625
Estimate
A MATCHED PAIR OF ENGLISH WALNUT CANED ARMCHAIRS LATE 17TH CENTURY Each profusely carved and with spiral uprights, the caned seat with squab cushion, spiral stretchers and conforming front stretcher, one struck R.K., the other I.W. (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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