Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 1,750
Estimate
AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF A MAN LATE 16TH EARLY 17TH CENTURY In classical dress, formally set into coloured marble shoulders, nose restored 18 in. (46 cm.) high
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