Sale 9614
New York
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29 - 30 March 2001
Price realised
USD 6,462
Estimate
AN ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC WHITE-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT SETTEE Late 18th/Early 19th Century The padded rectangular back and seat upholstered in cream satin, the crest rail with opposing feather clasps above floral festooned swags, the downswept arms and supports with acanthus above a plain apron on tapering squared legs and peg feet, the reverse of back upholstered, the decoration refreshed 63¼in. (160.5cm.) long
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