Sale 6183
London
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30 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 2,070
Estimate
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GREY-PAINTED FAUTEUILS Each with padded cartouche-shaped back, arms and seat covered in late 18th Century Aubusson tapestry, the seats with a panel depicting a scene from Aesop's fables, the backs depicting figures within rounded foliate medallions, above a shaped apron on and cabriole legs, redecorated (2)
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