Large Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture by Friedle
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Large Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture by Friedle
About the Item
- Creator:William Friedle (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 48 in (121.92 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Item depth of wall is 2.25”.
- Seller Location:Middlesex, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU108041673922
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