A marble bust of a classical figure , POSSIBLY NETHERLANDISH, L8TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 2444

Furniture, Clocks, Sculpture and Works of Art

Amsterdam

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15 December 1999

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Lot 220

A marble bust of a classical figure

POSSIBLY NETHERLANDISH, L8TH CENTURY

Price realised

NLG 5,851

Estimate

NLG 4,000 - NLG 6,000

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A marble bust of a classical figure
Possibly Netherlandish, l8th Century
The surface weathered
70cm. high
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