Sale 5991
London, South Kensington
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26 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,250
Estimate
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY GILT-METAL MOUNTED BEDSIDE COMMODES OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, LATE 20TH CENTURY The pierced three-quarter gilt-metal gallery around a parquetry and crossbanded top above two drawers and a shelf on slim cabriole legs 30 in. (76 cm.) high; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) wide; 11¼ in. (29 cm.) deep (2)
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