Sale 6163
London, South Kensington
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17 May 2011
Price realised
GBP 6,250
Estimate
A NORTH EUROPEAN FIGURED WALNUT AND WALNUT INLAID COMMODE LATE 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY GERMAN Fruitwood crossbanded and line-inlaid throughout, the serpentine-shaped and quarter veneered top inlaid above bowfront drawers inlaid sans transverse with interlaced heart-motif, on splayed feet, metal-work later 12 in. (81.5 cm.) high; 44¾ in. (113.5 cm.) wide; 24¼ in. (61.5 cm.) deep
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