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Late 15th Century By Florentine School Madonna with Child Bas-relief
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Late 15th Century Florentine School
Madonna with Child Bas-relief
Pietra serena (a blue-gray sandstone) 85.5 x 60.5 cm
Provenance:
- via Stefano Bardini purchased in 1896 by
Prince ...
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Materials
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