Sale 5686
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 6,095
Estimate
'Coupe Fleurie', A pate de Verre lamp By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, 1923 Modelled as a cluster of stylised flowerheads, richly detailed in bright brick red and black, on wrought iron ring base with light fitting 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) overall height Moulded mark G.Argy-Rousseau France
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