Sale 8179
London, South Kensington
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27 February 2013
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF GEORGE III-STYLE GILTWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIRS LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Covered in oyster raw silk, re-gilt and re-upholstered 34½ in. (87.5 cm.) high; 24½ in. (62 cm.) wide; 20½ in. (52 cm.) deep (2)
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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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