Sale 1187
New York
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15 January 2003
Price realised
USD 3,107
Estimate
A Continental Neo-Grec style patinated bronze torchere, Second half 19th century, Modelled as a copy of the Townley vase, after the antique, supported on an upright stand with triple pied-de-biche feet 62½in. (158.8cm.) high
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