Sale 1408
New York
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21 September 2004
Price realised
USD 1,792
Estimate
A SMALL GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE GROUP OF A BOY AND A DOG 17TH/18TH CENTURY The seated boy cradling the dog beside him while tempting it with a treat held in the right hand, the boy wearing a vest inlaid with silver and gold scrolls, and his hair worn in two topknots and a forelock, with olive patina 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) long, wood stand
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Pre-Lot Text
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