A PAIR OF LARGE DON QUIXOTE PLATES , CIRCA 1740 | Christie's

Sale 9268

Important American Furniture, Folk Art & Chinese Porcelain

New York

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14 October 1999

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Lot 52

A PAIR OF LARGE DON QUIXOTE PLATES

CIRCA 1740

Price realised

USD 18,400

Estimate

USD 15,000 - USD 20,000

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A PAIR OF LARGE DON QUIXOTE PLATES
Circa 1740
En suite with the preceding lot
12in. (31cm.) diameter (2)
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