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Monumental Pair of 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Putti

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A monumental pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural sculptures of putti attributed H Nelson. Depicting two finely casted seated cherub holding reliefs. Maker: attributed Alphonse H. Nelson (1854-1919) Origin: French Date: circa 1860 Dimension: 34 in x 18.5 in.
  • Attributed to:
    Henri Alphonse Nelson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SB082715-061stDibs: LU4745215317042
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