Italian Baroque White Marble Sculpture of The Trevi Fountain Four Seasons
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Italian Baroque White Marble Sculpture of The Trevi Fountain Four Seasons
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 82.68 in (210 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2018
- Production Type:New & Custom(Re-Edition)
- Estimated Production Time:24-25 weeks
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- Seller Location:Rome, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3798311265861
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