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Vintage St. Therese Chalkware Bust

$1,400
£1,062.29
€1,214.63
CA$1,955.42
A$2,174.16
CHF 1,135.23
MX$26,464.84
NOK 14,485
SEK 13,571.76
DKK 9,065.02
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About the Item

Large St. Therese chalkware bust found on the east coast of the United States. Great early paint surface with the right amount of ware and age. Depicts St. Therese with a bunch of red roses and a crucifix in her arms.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Composition,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some chips and paint loss over all. Please see images and email with questions. Base has several chips.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1204098734658

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