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Beautiful plaster bust of the famous Swedish scientist Carl von Linne.

$2,025.52
£1,502.40
€1,700
CA$2,773.62
A$3,083.73
CHF 1,614.15
MX$37,820.96
NOK 20,552.18
SEK 19,403.70
DKK 12,939.68
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Beautiful plaster bust of the famous Swedish scientist Carl von Linne (1707-1778). The bust was made in the early 20th Century. Carl von Linne was a Swedish biologist and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. Wear consistent with age and use (see pictures)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Knivsta, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7571243764122

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