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Creator: Bruno Merli
Madonna Con Bambino, Statuetta Di Bruno Merli in Porcellana Capodimonte
By Bruno Merli
Located in Felino, IT
Piccola statuetta in porcellana Capodimonte firmata Bruno Merli 1980, Madonna con Bambino. originale firmata. ottimo stato di conservazione.
Category

1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Bruno Merli Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Capodimonte Porcelain Figure Group Schola Cantorum, ''The Choirboys''
By Bruno Merli, King
Located in Den Haag, NL
The choirboys. Three choirboys singing, directed by a priest, this Capodimonte porcelain made on a kidney shaped base. Very nice Romantic scene, included a music box. Not working a...
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1960s Italian Romantic Vintage Bruno Merli Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bruno Merll for Marbro Capodimonte Child Bust Table Lamp
By Bruno Merli, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Marbro table lamp featuring a Bruno Merli, capodimonte porcelain bust of a female child on wood plinth base. Sold sans shade. Bruno Merli is known as the premier artist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bruno Merli Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Bruno Merli furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Merli furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Merli furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Bruno Merli were created in the Baroque style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ferdinando Vichi, Europa Antiques, and Capo Di Monte. Prices for Bruno Merli furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $2,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,323.

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