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Patinated Bronze Figural Group Sculpture by Alfred Boucher
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- Creator:Alfred Boucher (Artist),Siot-Decauville (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: SB121621-031stDibs: LU4745226642072
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