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Reuben Nakian
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

1991

$12,500
£9,520.11
€10,973.31
CA$17,487.42
A$19,654.70
CHF 10,235.65
MX$239,049.75
NOK 130,977.66
SEK 124,205.43
DKK 81,897.59
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About the Item

Incised with the artist's estate signature, dated 1991 and numbered 2/9
  • Creator:
    Reuben Nakian (1897-1986, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1991
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1819522822

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