Sale 1633
New York
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7 - 8 March 2006
Price realised
USD 2,640
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A CHIPPENDALE STYLE MAHOGANY BLOCKFRONT KNEEHOLE DESK, MODERN 34¼in. (87cm.) high, 36in. (91.5cm.) wide, 19½in. (49.5cm.) deep
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