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Satirical Bronze Belgian Congo of Leopold II Entitled the Little Belgian

$1,021.21
£747.84
€850
CA$1,390.12
A$1,558.15
CHF 811.28
MX$19,025.67
NOK 10,300.34
SEK 9,763.80
DKK 6,468.76
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Satirical bronze against the policy of the Belgian Congo of Leopold II titled the little Belgian "when will they push back my hands" that everyone criticized when he claimed to bring progress to his colony. He was accused in particular of cutting off the hands of the rebels. Foundry stamp. height 25cm Additional information: Material: Bronze.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Marseille, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n°88341stDibs: LU4057329421362

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