A mother of pearl and marble inlaid hardwood sofa, 20th century

the shaped back decorated with birds and animals among blossoming plants and trees and trailing gourd vine, inset with a central shaped marble panel flanked by two oval panels, the arms, apron and legs similarly decorated
109.5 cm high, 191 cm long, 62 cm deep

• Lot Sold $9,000 (Hammer Price)
• $10,980 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Condition Report

Some slight surface wear. Infill on the back right leg at the join to the seat. Some stretch cracks on the back of the central panel. Some minor repairs where small pieces of inlay missing. Otherwise generally good condition.

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