Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Denmark. 1950s. Pine and teak. Stamped. Measures: H: 31.5 cm / 12 1/4" W: 6.7 cm / 2 1/2" D: 5.5 cm / 2 1/4".
Teak, Pine
$24,248 / set
Two Superb Italian Pine Bacchanalian Figures
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Two superb Italian pine Bacchanalian figures dancing with garlands in their hair, one on a wine skin with a horn, the other on a shell with a trumpet.
Pine
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