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    Italian Banks of Distinction

    London, South Kensington

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    13 November 2007

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    • A NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT AND MAR
    Lot 95

    A NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY COMMODE

    18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 3,250

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 2,000

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    A NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY COMMODE
    18TH CENTURY
    With four long drawers, each with a moulded edge and a raised cartouche shaped panel inlaid with foliage and scallop-shells and with iron loop handles,losses and old damage
    45½in. (116cm.) high; 57in. (145cm.) wide; 26in. (66cm.) deep

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