Louis Vidal Figure of Walking Lion, French Animalier, 1870s, France
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Louis Vidal Figure of Walking Lion, French Animalier, 1870s, France
About the Item
- Creator:Louis Vidal (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)
- Style:Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Plaster,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Biebergemund, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3114311767691
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