Sale 5089
London, South Kensington
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13 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 8,125
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
AN ITALIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD BANDED WRITING TABLE LATE 18TH CENTURY The stepped serpentine superstructure with an arrangement of four drawers, and with two further frieze drawers on channelled cabriole legs with hoof feet,elements possibly later 37in. (94cm.) high; 63in. (160cm.) wide; 29in. (74cm.) deep
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