A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS, , 20TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1396

The House Sale

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13 - 14 July 2004

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Lot 728 | PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MOLLIE WILMOT (LOTS 728-737) Read more

A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS,

20TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 1,195

Estimate

USD 2,500 - USD 3,500

This lot is offered without a reserve

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE TWO-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS,
20TH CENTURY
15in. (38cm.) high, 14in. (35.5cm.) wide (2)
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MOLLIE WILMOT (LOTS 728-737)
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