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Vanitas Sculpture, Italy End of 18th Century
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Over the carved wooden painted base depicting a rock, is set a Vanitas, plaster cast sculpture of a human skull, with femoral bones. Italy last part of 18th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917128573732
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