Sale 7841
London
|
29 April 2010
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF RESTAURATION MAHOGANY SIDE-CHAIRS CIRCA 1820-30 Each with a slatted back, the seat covered in cream embroided red buttoned material, with conformingly-covered bolster cushions, on turned tapering legs with toupie feet 30¾ in. (78 cm.) high; 18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) wide; 19¾ in. (50 cm.) deep (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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