Sale 9974
London, South Kensington
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24 November 2004
Price realised
GBP 2,988
Estimate
A PAIR OF GREEN PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CONSOLE TABLES OF REGENCY STYLE Each with a rectangular white marble top and a button-decorated frieze, on foliate-wrapped leopard monopodia supports Each 39in. (99cm.) high, 33in. (84cm.) wide, 18½in. (47cm.) deep (2)
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