Sale 2729
New York
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25 September 2013
Price realised
USD 1,375
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A PAIR OF CLASSICAL MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS NEW YORK, 1810-1820 33 in. high (2)
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