Sale 5833
London, South Kensington
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25 November 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD SOFA CIRCA 1780 Re-covered in lilac leather, the frame carved with ribbons, acanthus, stiff leaves and fluting, re-gilt 83 in. (211 cm.) wide
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Pre-Lot Text
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