Sale 1273
New York
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30 September - 1 October 2003
Price realised
USD 8,365
Estimate
A FLEMISH RED TORTOISESHELL AND EBONIZED MIRROR**, with a later rectangular bevelled plate within a stepped molded frame 52in. (132cm.) high, 43in. (109cm.) wide
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