Null Harry Bertoia (1915-1978)
Sonambient series - Unique piece
Sound sculpture
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Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) Sonambient series - Unique piece Sound sculpture Beryllium copper, bronze, brass Model created in the 1970 H 65,5 × L 25,5 × W 11,5 cm Referenced under no. #SO.TO.388. in the online Harry Bertoia catalogue raisonné. The buyer can be provided with a copy of the Harry Bertoia foundation letter.

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Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) Sonambient series - Unique piece Sound sculpture Beryllium copper, bronze, brass Model created in the 1970 H 65,5 × L 25,5 × W 11,5 cm Referenced under no. #SO.TO.388. in the online Harry Bertoia catalogue raisonné. The buyer can be provided with a copy of the Harry Bertoia foundation letter.

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