Sale 8512
New York, Park Avenue
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30 - 31 October 1996
Price realised
USD 7,475
Estimate
A SET OF SIX BIEDERMEIER EBONIZED AND HUNGARIAN ASH DINING CHAIRS second quarter 19th century Each with an incurving pierced back, the arched pierced lozenge-shaped crestrail over a stepped splat inlaid with tasseled swag, over a later padded seat covered with black raw silk, on square tapering legs, back feet spliced, restorations to veneers of legs, ebonized decoration refreshed (6)
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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK ESTATE
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