Sale 5550
London, South Kensington
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9 September 2014
Price realised
GBP 625
Estimate
A WALNUT, CARVED LIMEWOOD AND PINE PIER MIRROR OF GEORGE II STYLE, 20TH CENTURY The rectangular plate in a leaf-carved and egg-and-dart border, surmounted by a broken swan-neck pediment, decorated overall with vine leaves and bunches of grapes 59 in. (150 cm.) high; 30 ½ in. (77.5 cm.) wide
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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