Sale 6185
London
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16 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 29,900
Estimate
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GREY AND BLUE-PAINTED MARQUISES By Claude-Etienne Michard Each with moulded and channelled frame, the rectangular back, armrests and padded seat cushion upholstered in square patterned beige fabric, above stop-fluted tapering channelled legs headed by paterae and on bun feet, the decoration refreshed, back strut of back and the left rail replaced on one marquise, one back-rail stamped 'E. MICHARD'
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