Sale 5553
Paris
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9 July 2008
Price realised
EUR 1,000
Estimate
PAIRE DE COUPES DU XIXEME SIECLE En bronze patiné et doré à décor de frises de feuilles d'eau, godrons et feuilles lancéolées, reposant sur un socle carré en marbre; petits accidents Hauteur: 24 cm. (9½ in.) (2)
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