Sale 1033
New York
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3 April 2002
Price realised
USD 2,350
Estimate
A pair of French ormolu-mounted breche violette marble baluster vases, mounted as lamps, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Each with swan-form handles suspending garlands, on a spreading foot, electrified 19 1/8in. (48.6cm.) high (2)
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