Sale 6912
London
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10 June 2004
Price realised
GBP 16,730
Estimate
AN ITALIAN WALNUT SERPENTINE COMMODE Third-quarter 18th Century, Emilian or Ferrarese Crossbanded on the top and sides, the quarter-veneered and serpentine-fronted top above three drawers and a shaped apron, on slight cabriole legs, minor restorations and replacements to the veneer, the handles apparently original 34¾ in. (88.5 cm.) high; 52½ in. (133.5 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) deep
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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
Specialist Paul Gallois on two wildly different yet equally beautiful 18th-century desks — one made in France, the other in Germany, both offered in London
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