Sale 8455
London, South Kensington
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8 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 345
Estimate
2 Chinese hardwood rectangular table the outcurved side rails carved and pierced with birds and flowers, inset in mother-of-pearl with flowers and scrolling foliage, the legs with mythical beast masks terminating in ball and claw feet, the top inset with a grey and white veined marble rectangular panel -- 38in. (97.8cm) wide, 19th Century, (minor old wear). See Colour Plate
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