A GRAY BLACK AND PARCEL-GILT DECORATED FIGURE OF A RAM | Christie's

Sale 1396

The House Sale

New York

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13 - 14 July 2004

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Lot 1082

A GRAY BLACK AND PARCEL-GILT DECORATED FIGURE OF A RAM

Price realised

USD 358

Estimate

USD 200 - USD 300

This lot is offered without a reserve

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A GRAY BLACK AND PARCEL-GILT DECORATED FIGURE OF A RAM
20in. (51cm.) high, 30in. (76cm.) wide, 11in. (28cm.) deep
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