Sale 4887
London, South Kensington
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3 April 2012
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND MAHOGANY VITRINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY The mirror-backed interior enclosing three adjustable glass shelves, with coromandel lacquer panels depicting figures in a landscape on hairy paw feet 78¾ in. (200 cm.) high; 39½ in. (100 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's South Kensington, 29 November 2000, lot 609.
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Special Notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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