Sale 2855
Amsterdam
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21 - 22 September 2010
Price realised
EUR 1,250
Estimate
A POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD PROCESSIONAL BUST OF THE VIRGIN SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE, 18TH CENTURY The arms lacking, losses to the polychromy 36 cm. high
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