Sale 1161
New York
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3 - 4 December 2002
Price realised
USD 836
Estimate
A PAIR OF GREEN-PATINATED BRONZE PORTE-MANTEAUX, each fluted standard surmounted by a Medusa mask over entwined snakes and a rectangular galleried base 83in. (211cm.) high, 15in. (38cm.) wide, 9in. (23cm.) deep (2)
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This lot is will be sold without a reserve
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