Sale 8295
New York, East
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14 October 1999
Price realised
USD 6,325
Estimate
A PAIR OF FRENCH CAFE-AU-LAIT OPAQUE GLASS VASES Mid to late 19th century Each enamelled with a bird perched on flowering branches of wildflowers, including daisies, buttercups, asters and others, with butterflies and dragonflies, on circular bases and gilt-wood plinths 18.5/8in. (47.3cm.) high (2)
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