ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA, S. XIX Our Lady of Sorrows with crown in silver plated metal. …

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ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA, S. XIX

Our Lady of Sorrows with crown in silver plated metal. Face, hands and feet in carved and polychrome wood Height: 82 cm.

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ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA, S. XIX

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