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17th Century Carved Limestone Bust of Solon

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Mounted on an 1820 solid Bardiglio marble column.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1411248481667

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