Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Sofa Attributed to Georges Jacob
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Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Sofa Attributed to Georges Jacob
About the Item
- Attributed to:Georges Jacob (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 57.09 in (145 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Detailed condition report available on request.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 21161stDibs: LU87691252856
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