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Twenty Five Renaissance Jewels and Works of Art, Sotheby & Co., (Book)

About the Item

Twenty Five Renaissance Jewels and Works of Art from the collection of the late Arturo Lopez-Willshaw. This is the sale catalogue produced by Sotheby's in June 1974 for the disposal of pieces taken from the fabulous collection of Renaissance Jewels, gold, shell and hardstone vessels and works of art assembled in Neuilly by the late Arturo Lopez-Willshaw - he was fabulously wealthy of South American origin and a distinguished collector with superlative taste. He was friends with Alexis - Baron de Rede and a member of the Cafe Society of the middle years of the 20th century.
  • Creator:
    Sotheby's
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 7.5 in (190.5 mm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Length: 10 in (254 mm)
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4858160361

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