Sale 5169
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 312
Estimate
AGATHA WALKER; LUCY LOCKIT FIGURE FROM THE BEGGAR'S OPERA 1921, plaster and wax impressed maker's monogram and date (wear, chip) 9½in. (24.2cm.) high
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