Sale 8294
London, South Kensington
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18 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 299
Estimate
A Continental carved and gilded frame in the rocaille style, late 19th Century, with stylised scallop-shells to the corners; the sides with astragal to the outer edge; cavetto; sight edge -- 15.5/8 x 12 x .7/8in. (39.2 x 31.1 x 2.3cm.)
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