A North European mahogany writing-table | Christie's

Sale 2444

Furniture, Clocks, Sculpture and Works of Art

Amsterdam

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15 December 1999

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Lot 75

A North European mahogany writing-table

Price realised

NLG 5,851

Estimate

NLG 6,000 - NLG 8,000

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A North European mahogany writing-table
The canted rectangular top inlaid with ebony lines, above five panelled drawers, on fluted square tapering legs and block feet
76cm. high x 139cm. wide x 82cm. deep
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