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Pair of German Bronze Busts of Schiller and Goethe, circa 1880

$5,500
£4,177.39
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About the Item

Pair of German Bronze Busts of Schiller and Goethe, circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E61921stDibs: LU1468233592842

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