Sale 5462
London, South Kensington
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8 July 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,000
Estimate
A PAIR OF GEORGE I WALNUT AND BEECH CHAIRS EARLY 18TH CENTURY The top rail with scrolling ears and central flower above solid vase splat, with shell centred seat rail on acanthus carved cabriole legs with pad feet Each 42 in. (107 cm.) high
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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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