Gainsborough Library Armchair . Mid 18th Century
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Gainsborough Library Armchair . Mid 18th Century
About the Item
English, circa 1755
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1755
- Condition:Good antique condition.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: P0381stDibs: U0702098275199
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