Sale 1243
London, South Kensington
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29 June 2011
Price realised
GBP 1,250
Estimate
A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE 'FLAMINGO' BOOKENDS BY LÉMO CIRCA 1930 modelled and cast as the long legged birds and stylised foliage, on marble plinths, engraved Lémo 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high (2)
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