French Bronze Sculpture of a Sleeping Egyptian Musician by Gaston Leroux
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French Bronze Sculpture of a Sleeping Egyptian Musician by Gaston Leroux
About the Item
- Creator:Gaston Vuevenot Leroux (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU220736955513
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