Sale 9268
New York
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14 October 1999
Price realised
USD 1,495
Estimate
A PAIR OF PAINTED CAST IRON KITTEN ANDIRONS American, late 19th-early 20th century Each molded in the half-round depicting a seated kitten with articulated ears, facial features, yellow-painted eyes, paws and tail 10in. high (2)
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