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Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
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€7,788.63
CA$12,326.29
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About the Item

A classic terra cotta sculpture of Mercury signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785).
  • Creator:
    Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714 - 1785)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    No chips nor cracks.
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212553482

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