Sale 1633
New York
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7 - 8 March 2006
Price realised
USD 3,360
Estimate
A SET OF FOUR DIAMOND-INSET PUMPKIN-FORM PLACE CARD HOLDERS, BY PAOLO COSTAGLI, MODERN, the stem of each inlaid with diamonds Approx. 2¾in. (7cm.) high; 3in. (7.2cm.) diameter; 33oz. gross weight (4)
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