Sale 5682
London, South Kensington
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29 September 2010
Price realised
GBP 8,750
Estimate
TWO SIMILAR CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BARREL SHAPED GARDEN SEATS 19TH CENTURY Each barrel form variously patinted with stylised lotus and peony flower head and scrolling foliage with cash formed apertures to the body and upper surface 17¾ inch.(45cm)high (2)
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