Sale 8201
New York, East
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19 January 1999
Price realised
USD 632
Estimate
A FRENCH FAIENCE FIGURE GROUP OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD 19th century, manganese G mark Modelled standing with the Infant Christ resting against her left hip, the base inscribed 'N. Dme de Grace. P.P. Nous' 15in. (39.3cm.) high
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