Bronze Gorilla by Loet Vanderveen.
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Bronze Gorilla by Loet Vanderveen.
About the Item
- Creator:Loet Vanderveen (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980's
- Condition:Used items may have wear and/or flaws which the pictures cannot depict. NO warranty of any kind implied or expressed is offered. All sales are final and non-returnable. All collectibles, Antique Textiles & antique furniture are sold AS-IS.
- Seller Location:Oakland Park, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 0020891stDibs: LU94631146250
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