Dancer with Snake Sculpture
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Dancer with Snake Sculpture
About the Item
- Creator:Franz Bergmann (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 0.04 in (1 mm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Style:Bohemian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 44291stDibs: LU96851865872
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