818
Knole sofa
Estimate €500–700
817
D. José I (1750-1777) cutlery table
Estimate €1.000–2.000
Description
In painted and partially gilded wood.
Knees and skirts with carved and gilded decoration depicting acanthus leaves and foliage.
Two drawers and a deep drawer.
Handles and lock escutcheons in relief, pierced and gilded bronze.
Portugal, 18th century
(wear signs, minor losses, defects and traces of xylophagous)
83x100x51 cm
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