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“Chinoise” by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Gilded Plaster, 1913
$140,000List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1913
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU804812775722

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