Sale 10897
London
|
20 May 2015
Price realised
GBP 5,000
Estimate
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY WINDOW SEATS CIRCA 1760-70 The scrolling arms and serpentine seats on fan-headed channelled cabriole legs, covered in cream chevron-woven cotton 27 in. (69 cm.) high; 34 ¼ in. (87 cm.) wide; 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep
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