Bronze of a Man Pushing a Wheel by Ernst Seger
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Bronze of a Man Pushing a Wheel by Ernst Seger
About the Item
- Creator:Ernst Seger (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Jugendstil (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chips on marble base due to age.
- Seller Location:Charlevoix, MI
- Reference Number:Seller: 14-0591stDibs: LU162729054143
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