'Fleur', Gogotte Sculpture
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'Fleur', Gogotte Sculpture
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 30 Million Years Old
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Cambridge, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5601226365292
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