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Sculpture The Spirit of Ecstasy by Charles Sykes for Rolls-Royce 1960s
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- Attributed to:Rolls Royce (Manufacturer)Charles Sykes (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1962
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- Seller Location:Benalmadena, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6191235738612
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