Sale 6654
London
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12 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 2,868
Estimate
A PAIR OF RED MARBLE COLUMNS Italian, late 19th century The capital and bases of each attached separately; the top of each column also with a rotating iron pivot. Minor chips and losses. 46½ in (118.4 cm.) high, each (2)
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