Sale 1308
New York
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2 - 3 December 2003
Price realised
USD 1,792
Estimate
A GEORGE II STYLE FIREPLACE SURROUND mid 18th century and later, with a scrolling pediment above a molded and foliate carved breakfronted frieze on conforming and shaped jambs 69½in. (176.5cm.) high, 71¾in. (182cm.) wide
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