Sale 1689
New York
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11 - 12 July 2006
Price realised
USD 600
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A PAIR OF ASIAN EMBROIDERED AND PAINTED LAKE SCENES, 20TH CENTURY 18½in. (47cm.) high x 19¼in. (49cm.) wide (2)
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