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Cute Pair of 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature

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A Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature Each depicting a child sitting on a Beloc griotte marble step and a gilt bronze base. One child reading and the other writing. After the very famous models by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Details: Height – 16 and 17 inches / 41cm and 43cm Width – 7.5 inches / 19cm Depth – 8.5 inches / 22cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA201stDibs: LU905620137042

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