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A pair of white-sand gorgonian branches, Italy 1870.

$5,243.37
£3,954.46
€4,500
CA$7,249.41
A$8,120.56
CHF 4,265.21
MX$98,743.36
NOK 54,011.49
SEK 51,271.42
DKK 34,256.94

About the Item

A big pair of fan-shaped white sand Gorgonian branches from Wunderkammer. The bases are in carved and gilded wood. Italy, circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917145149322

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