Sale 5201
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 19,700
Estimate
A SET OF THREE FRENCH PAINTED CANVAS PANELS LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY 97in. (246.4cm.) high; The larger panel -- 69¼in. (176cm.) wide; The two smaller panels -- 46½in. (118cm.) wide (3)
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