Sale 1715
New York
|
20 October 2006
Price realised
USD 3,840
Estimate
A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILTWOOD WALL-BRACKETS THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY The demi-lune top with molded edge above a scallop-shell flanked by foliate scrolls and a husk-trailed garland with ribbon-tie, the reverse inscribed in black ink '866', with dealer's label inscribed 'FRANK PARTRIDGE...', regilt 20 in. (51 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
with Frank Partridge, London or New York.
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Pre-Lot Text
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