Sale 2599
London, South Kensington
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17 November 2011
Price realised
GBP 22,500
Estimate
MADAGASCAR PLAFONNIER, NO. 2481 designed 1928, clear and frosted, with ceiling rose moulded R.LALIQUE FRANCE 34 cm. diameter
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