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Circa 1880 Pair of Great Hand Carved Wood Winged Caryatids-Griffins Now as Lamps

$4,800per set
£3,650.19per set
€4,210.32per set
CA$6,723.92per set
A$7,525.40per set
CHF 3,929.43per set
MX$91,810.28per set
NOK 49,878.98per set
SEK 47,332.08per set
DKK 31,440.64per set
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Circa 1880 pair of hand carved wood winged caryatids-griffins, now as table lamps Architectural carvings from the Victorian age that have been electrified. Great for those that are looking for something unusual. Dimensions: 13" D x 9" W x 31" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: They have been electrified and turned into lamps. Wear consistent with age and use. Very interesting and decorative for those who love great carved wood objects.
  • Seller Location:
    Lambertville, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10101stDibs: LU1308224620672

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