Sale 8511
London, South Kensington
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22 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 632
Estimate
A French Rgence carved and gilded frame, with stylised foliate outside edge; outer concave recess; the raised ogee corners with flower heads set within roundels, flanked by scrolling foliage and flower heads; recessed sanded band; foliate sight edge on a hatched ground -- 27.3/8 x 20 x 3in. (69.5 x 52 x 8.3cm.) See illustration
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