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1943 Hand Carved Wood Bust Refined Bespectacled Gentleman Patinated Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1943 Distinguished Hand Carved Wood Bust Elegant Bespectacled Gentleman Rich Gold Patina.
Solid wood with original vintage unrestored finish.
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Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
Sensational Greek Sphinx Verdigris Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings
61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d
Mounted on forged steel base.
Unsigned.
Original vintag...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Stunning Greek Sphinx White Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with wings
61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d
Mounted on forged steel base.
Unsigned.
Original vintage...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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