Sale 7586
London
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22 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 10,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF ANGLO-INDIAN EBONY ARMCHAIRS CIRCA 1840, CEYLONESE Each with a foliate-carved frame and spindle-turned back above a drop-in cane seat with squab cushion on spiral-turned legs, minor differences in carving (2)
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