• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

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    6 November 2013

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    • A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY-INLAID
    Lot 1029

    A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY-INLAID WOOD STOOLS

    LATE 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 1,250

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY-INLAID WOOD STOOLS
    LATE 19TH CENTURY
    Each of square form, decorated to the sides and legs with bats, sprays of lingzhi and various flowers in relief, highlighted with ivory inlays, the panelled top fitted with bamboo straps
    16¾ in. (42.5 cm.) high

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