Sale 9840
London, South Kensington
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12 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 299
Estimate
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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