Sale 7610
London, South Kensington
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4 June 1997
Price realised
GBP 3,220
Estimate
A pair of mahogany canapes, 19th century each with a channelled frame, the padded back, arms and seat upholstered in floral damask, with a foliate carved cresting, scrolled arm terminals and stopped fluted legs headed with paterae -- 54in. (137cm.) wide, 40in. (101.5cm.) high, 29in. (73.5cm.) deep (2)
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