Null CAIN Auguste Nicolas (1821-1894). "Lion crushing an ostrich on a terrace". …

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CAIN Auguste Nicolas (1821-1894). "Lion crushing an ostrich on a terrace". Bronze with double brown patina. Signed. Nice old cast iron with stamp SUSSE Frères éditeur. H.45 L.60.

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CAIN Auguste Nicolas (1821-1894). "Lion crushing an ostrich on a terrace". Bronze with double brown patina. Signed. Nice old cast iron with stamp SUSSE Frères éditeur. H.45 L.60.

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