Sale 7764
London
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5 November 2009
THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR (LOTS 300-385)
Price realised
GBP 5,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED ALABASTER AND BLACK MARBLE OBELISKS 19TH CENTURY Each with a spike finial and ball feet above a square stepped pedestal base mounted to front and sides with a laurel wreath, losses and repairs 22½ in. (57 cm.) high (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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