Sale 9214
New York
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29 September 1999
Price realised
USD 8,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF REGENCE WALNUT AND BEECHWOOD SIDE CHAIRS Circa 1720 Each rectangular tapering, padded back covered in close-nailed associated gros and petit point needlework depicting amorous couples, the seat with a landscape above a waived seatrail, on cabriole legs with hoof feet (2)
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