A patinated spelter figure of an artist, late 19th century | Christie's

Sale 8079

CARPETS, DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND FURNITURE

London, South Kensington

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22 July 1998

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Lot 46

A patinated spelter figure of an artist, late 19th century

Price realised

GBP 46

Estimate

GBP 25 - GBP 150

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A patinated spelter figure of an artist, late 19th century
seated on a couch, on a associated wood base -- 10½in. (27cm.) wide
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