Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A PAIR OF ITALIAN MARBLE MODELS OF RECUMBENT LIONS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822) On later green marble bases 7½ in. (19 cm.) high; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) long; 4¾ in. (12 cm.) deep (2)
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