Sale 5201
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF CREAM PAINTED AND GILT-HEIGHTENED ARMCHAIRS OF GEORGE III STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each with a central padded shield shaped back, outswept scroll arms and bowed seat on tapering turned and fluted legs (2)
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