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Monumental Pair of 19th Century Lifesize Bronze Lions
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- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 67 in (170.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015310016383
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