Sale 7759
London
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27 October 2009
Price realised
GBP 17,500
Estimate
CARLO BUGATTI (1856-1940) STOOL, CIRCA 1900 walnut, copper, pewter, painted vellum and silk tassels 17 in. (43 cm.) high; 13¾ in. (34.5 cm.) square
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