Sale 8294
London, South Kensington
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18 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 218
Estimate
A French carved and stripped Louis XIV frame, the raised corners of the ogee with stylised acanthus flanked by scrolling foliage and strap-work, running to bell-flowers; the centres with scallop shells, flanked similarly; taenia; recessed band; taenia; dentilled sight edge -- 23 x 19.3/8 x 3in. (58.4 x 49.3 x 8.9cm.)
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