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These monumental architectural relief panels are made from a zinc alloy. The central figure represents the “Green Man”, an ancient myth celebrating the mystery rebirth of flora and nature. Salvaged from a late 19th-century building in the mid-west, today these friezes would be the perfect bar back or wall decoration for your restaurant or dining room, circa 1890s.
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In the Style Of
Date of Manufacture
circa 1890
Period
Materials and Techniques
Condition
Distressed
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Dimensions
55 in. H
x
59 in. W
x
4 in. D
140 cm H
x
150 cm W
x
10 cm D
Dealer Location
Aurora, OR
Number of Items
2
Reference Number
LU161525394293
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Located in Aurora, OR
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