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18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

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$4,970
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£3,773.13
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€4,349.80
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CA$7,030.75
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A$7,569.24
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CHF 4,053.48
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MX$91,206.68
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NOK 51,143.65
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SEK 46,804.70
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DKK 32,503.47

About the Item

An 18th-century Rosewood tester/canopy bed originating from a significant palace in Goa. The bed features exquisitely carved posts, and the solid wood headboard contributes a blend of simplicity and robust elegance. Completing the regal presence of this bed is an overhead lattice-patterned canopy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86 in (218.44 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 82 in (208.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Repair to hairline crack in headboard. Some refinish of surface of headboard.. February of 2025 LA Conservators. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Topanga, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9210237158882

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