Sale 8484
London, South Kensington
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19 August 1999
Price realised
GBP 460
Estimate
'Sketching Bird' a small vase with waisted bottom section and tapering rounded upper section, pattern no. 3891, printed and painted in colours and gilt on a pale yellow ground printed script mark - 10.6cm. high
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