Sale 8179
London, South Kensington
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27 February 2013
Price realised
GBP 1,125
Estimate
A MATCHED PAIR OF FRENCH PARCEL-GILT AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED SQUARE STOOLS THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY Covered in lilac linen, minor differences in size 17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) wide; 13½ in. (33.5 cm.) deep; and similar (2)
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