Sale 9628
New York
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19 April 2001
Price realised
USD 1,762
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SETTEE* Late 18th century, central front legs replaced The padded arched back, outscrolled arms and seat upholstered in striped blue velvet, on square legs joined by an H-stretcher, central front legs replaced, seat now sprung 91in. (231cm.) long
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Pre-Lot Text
*These lots may be exempt from sales tax, as set forth in the Sales Tax Notice at the front of the catalogue.
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