Sale 8810
London, South Kensington
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28 June 2000
Price realised
GBP 470
Estimate
A pair of carved oak griffins, possibly 17th century the winged figures, seated on haunches, possibly from a court cupboard -- 13¼in. (33.6cm.) high (2)
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