Bust of Sophocle in Alabaster
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Bust of Sophocle in Alabaster
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
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- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f94171510013157863fs
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