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    European Furniture, Sculpture, Works Of Art, Tapestries And Carpets

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    22 April 2008

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    • A PAIR OF ITALIAN GREEN AND PO
    Lot 217 | PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR (LOTS 179-219) Read more

    A PAIR OF ITALIAN GREEN AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED TOLE LANTERNS

    20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 1,375

    Estimate

    USD 800 - USD 1,200

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    A PAIR OF ITALIAN GREEN AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED TOLE LANTERNS
    20TH CENTURY
    Each pierced hexagonal body with a stepped dome above a paneled mid section and base with pierced scales and leafy scrolls, electrified
    21 in. (53.5 cm.) high, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) diameter (2)

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    PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
    (LOTS 179-219)

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