Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant by André Gilbert
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Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant by André Gilbert
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- Creator:Andre Gilbert (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-19371stDibs: LU891115872762
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