Sale 4812
London, South Kensington
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29 October 1992
Price realised
GBP 28
Estimate
A W. H. KERR & Co. WORCESTER bust of Prince Albert facing left and wearing loosely draped robes on a socle, modelled by E. J. JONES, printed mark and impressed inscription, circa 1855 -- 12¾in. high
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