Sale 2374
New York
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11 June 2010
Price realised
USD 6,875
Estimate
A BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS BATHING AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA, FRENCH, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY On a later circular pink marble base 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) high, 10 5/8 in. (27 cm.) high with base
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