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1929 'South America' Limestone Frieze Phila Civic Center

$7,600
$9,50020% Off
£5,714.59
£7,143.2420% Off
€6,636.02
€8,295.0320% Off
CA$10,613.24
CA$13,266.5520% Off
A$11,770.87
A$14,713.5920% Off
CHF 6,181.48
CHF 7,726.8520% Off
MX$144,554.64
MX$180,693.3120% Off
NOK 78,251.71
NOK 97,814.6420% Off
SEK 73,792.41
SEK 92,240.5220% Off
DKK 49,512.02
DKK 61,890.0320% Off
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About the Item

This unique limestone frieze depicts a map of South America and formerly was part of the façade of the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The building was erected in 1929 and was used for political conventions, sporting events and other general activities. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E1002241stDibs: LU9736937020

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