Sale 5922
London, South Kensington
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24 February 2009
Price realised
GBP 4,750
Estimate
A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILTWOOD PICTURE FRAMES FLORENCE, 19TH CENTURY Each with heavily carved foliate frames, with losses 39 in. (99 cm.) high; 28 in. (71 cm.) wide (2)
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