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    Sale 5771

    European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and Carpets

    London, South Kensington

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    13 September 2005

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    • AN ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE M
    Lot 841

    AN ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE MODEL OF A ROMAN BATH

    19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 3,360

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    AN ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE MODEL OF A ROMAN BATH
    19TH CENTURY
    On a probably associated gilt bronze acanthus leaf base supported by tortoises on wood and brass mounted plinth
    9in. (23cm.) wide; 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high

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    Lot Essay

    D.Winsor, 'Photo Finish', The World of Interiors, June 1983, pg.155.

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
    This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**


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