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Amazing French 'Escargot' Light Sculpture in Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl, 1950
About the Item
- Similar to:Salvador Dalí (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition, patinated cast bronze, hand polished and machined mother of pearl shell.
- Seller Location:bergen op zoom, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU93012263882
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