LIBRARY STAIRS FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY In rosewood, with twelve steps, the uprights ending with casters of later period; small accidents, reinforcements Dimensions: 295 x 177 x 71 cm (116 x 69 ¾ x 28 in.) Provenance : Court of Appeal of Nancy (Hôtel de Craon). Comparative bibliography : J.P. Samoyault, " Mobilier Français Consulat et Empire ", Gourcuff Gradenigo, Paris, 2009, p. 263, fig. 479. A rosewood library ladder, early 19th century * Information for buyers : For an exit from the EU, a re-export CITÈS may be required, this being at the expense of the future purchaser. * Information to buyers : For an exit from the EU, a Citès re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense.

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