Sale 5687
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 2,300
Estimate
A French bronze bust of Beethoven Cast from the model by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Last quarter 19th Century The composer looking to his right and wearing a fur-trimmed overcoat, on circular spreading socle and square black marble plinth with gilt title to the front, inscribed A. CARRIER 19in. (48cm.) high
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