Sale 2444
Amsterdam
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15 December 1999
Price realised
NLG 1,053
Estimate
A hardwood writing-table The rectangular moulded top, above a fluted frieze with one drawer, on square tapering fluted legs headed by paterae, possibly Colonial 68cm. high x 78cm. wide x 58cm. deep
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