Sale 1672
New York
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16 February 2006
Price realised
USD 1,680
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A CHINESE STYLE ELM AND BAMBOO SLATTED LONG BENCH, 20TH CENTURY with conforming squab cushion 66in. (168cm.) long (4)
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