Sale 8512
New York, Park Avenue
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30 - 31 October 1996
Price realised
USD 3,450
Estimate
A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XV WALNUT FAUTEUILS mid-18th century Each cartouche back and serpentine seat upholstered in pale blue satin silk, the molded frame centered by foliate clasps, on floral-headed cabriole legs, five legs replaced, restorations to legs (4)
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