Sale 4792
London, South Kensington
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20 March 2012
Price realised
GBP 1,375
Estimate
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV GILTWOOD AND COMPOSITION LOW STOOLS CIRCA 1835 Of neo-rococo form, each with original petit-point needlework cover depicting the Chester family's ram's head crest (faded), losses to composition ornament 15 in. (38 cm.) high; the seats 13 in. (33 cm.) diameter (2)
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Literature
Illustrated, Country Life, April 29th 1905, p. 602, "The Boudoir"
Special Notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Pre-Lot Text
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