Sold for:
$1,600

Artek Finland, c. 1950 birch, birch plywood 33¼ w x 18½ d x 41½ h in (84 x 47 x 105 cm)
Purchased at Baldwin Kingrey in Chicago.


result: $1,600



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Wright Auctions

Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions

Date:
2005-03-20

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