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18th Century Wooden Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
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- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1740-1749
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5779237621342
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