Sale 7710
London
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19 March 2009
Price realised
GBP 5,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS A LA REINE LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY Of generous proportions, each with foliate-carved channelled frame, on cabriole legs, upholstered in gold ground floral silk damask (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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