Sale 2090
New York
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22 April 2008
Price realised
USD 10,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF BLACK-AND-GILT LACQUER AND PATINATED METAL TWO-TIER SIDE TABLES MODERN Each with two rectangular lacquer panels decorated with birds, insects and scrolling floral vinery joined by X-framed cylindrical supports headed with rosettes 27¾ in. (70.5 cm.) high, 25 in. (63.5 cm.) wide, 13 in. (33 cm.) deep (2)
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