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Pair of 17th Century Carved Sandstone Reclining Lions Originally Part of the
About the Item
- Attributed to:Didrik Blume (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Mid-17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1640-1660
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In a excavated original state, each lion in two halfs.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU100686759833
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