Null Pierre le Faguays 1892-1962, Ballerina with Garland | Art Deco bronze sculp…

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Pierre le Faguays 1892-1962, Ballerina with Garland | Art Deco bronze sculpture of a ballerina with a garland, on bronze base, signed, dimensions: height 54 cm, width 41 cm

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Pierre le Faguays 1892-1962, Ballerina with Garland | Art Deco bronze sculpture of a ballerina with a garland, on bronze base, signed, dimensions: height 54 cm, width 41 cm

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