Sale 7723
London, South Kensington
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17 September 1997
Price realised
GBP 1,150
Estimate
A satinwood D-shaped writing desk with overall floral painted decoration, the top with graduated raised back above a leather-lined writing surface fitted with two frieze drawers above two short drawers flanking a recess, on square tapering legs with spade feet -- 43in. (110cm.) wide See Illustration
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