Sale 7383
London, South Kensington
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24 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 632
Estimate
A Sèvres style pink ground oviform vase and cover gadrooned, the raised plain sections painted with bands of flowers and leaves, the ground with raised gilt leaves and scrolls terminating with bands of meandering fruit ornament, the flattened domed cover with similar decoration, imitation Sèvres mark, late 19th century (sligh wear to gilt finial) -- 30cm. high See illustration
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