Sale 5833
London, South Kensington
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25 November 2014
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF AMERICAN CARVED WALNUT SOFAS IN THE LATE 18TH CENTURY STYLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each with a shaped and foliate-carved top rail above a padded back and bowed seat, the downswept arms with leaf-carved terminals, on fluted tapering legs 75 in. (190.5 cm.) wide
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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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