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Four 19th Century Italian Allegorical Paintings, Emblematic of the Seasons
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Pittsburgh, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU138823096452
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