Sale 10647
London, South Kensington
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20 May 2015
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
Price realised
GBP 1,625
Estimate
A REGENCY PARCEL GILT SIMULATED ROSEWOOD ARMCHAIR EARLY 19TH CENTURY With cane seat and blue leather upholstery, the frame panelled and fluted overall, the arms headed by carved leaves, decoration refreshed
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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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