Sale 3280
London, South Kensington
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6 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
A REGENCY GREY PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT SOFA CIRCA 1820 Re-upholstered in yellow fabric, the foliate fluted scrolled arm supports on tapering legs headed by roundels, the panelled front rail applied with beading, re-gilt and re-decorated, with traces of a previous paint scheme visible in places 79 in. (201 cm.) wide
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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