A Continental carved alabaster model of a lion , CIRCA 1920 | Christie's

Sale 9840

Furniture and Decorative Objects including The Private

London, South Kensington

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12 May 2004

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Lot 214

A Continental carved alabaster model of a lion

CIRCA 1920

Price realised

GBP 299

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A Continental carved alabaster model of a lion
Circa 1920
Inset with glass eyes and traces of paint to the nose and roaring open mouth
15¾in. (40cm.) high, 19¾in. (50cm.) wide
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