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D. José I (1750–1777) Corner Chair
Estimate €1.500–3.000
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Library stepladder in the Renaissance taste
Estimate €300–500
Description
In ebonised wood.
Decoration with bone inlays featuring grotesque elements.
Two steps upholstered in green velvet.
Lateral handles in metal.
Italy, 19th cent.
(signs of use, losses, defects and traces of woodworm)
49×64×38.5 cm (closed) 84×70×64 cm (open)
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