7 ft Tall Mid-Century Copper Saunders Schultz Fountain Sculpture
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7 ft Tall Mid-Century Copper Saunders Schultz Fountain Sculpture
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 63 in (160.02 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. needs pump.
- Seller Location:St. Louis, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU91513629862
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