Sale 7586
London
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22 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 138
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
French School, 19th Century Nine designs for door knockers, in two frames Numbered '94 95 96 97', '2358.' and '2359.' (1) and '2360.' and '2361.' (2) black lead, pen and grey ink, watercolour, watermark VL 12¼ x 17 5/8 in. (31.1 x 44.7 cm.) each (a pair) (2)
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