Sale 5682
London, South Kensington
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29 September 2010
Price realised
GBP 812
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A FRENCH BRONZE MODEL OF A MASTIFF EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER GEORGES GARDET (1863-1939) Inscribed to the base 'G.GARDET', foundry stamp to the side 'SIOT DECAUVILLE FONDEUR PARIS' and numbered 'R266' 4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide
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