Love Couple, Ernst Seger, German , Bronze
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Love Couple, Ernst Seger, German , Bronze
About the Item
- Creator:Ernst Seger (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Jugendstil (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU120225939663
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