Sale 5095
London, South Kensington
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18 May 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,000
Estimate
A Famille rose garden seat, 19th Century in the form of a barrel, pierced with double-cash design, a central band with seated dignitaries and a crowd watching a boxing match, between further bands with moulded studs of lappets and dragons amidst clouds, the seat with a pierced cash design and ladies in a garden -- 18in. (45.8cm.) high.
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