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Italy, 20th century The Furietti centaur Bronze model Resting on a gilded wooden base painted in the imitation of porphyry Dimensions: 48 x 30 cm(19 x 11 ¾ in.) H. (total): 70 cm (27 ½ in.) A bronze model of the Furietti centaur, Italian, 20th century

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Italy, 20th century The Furietti centaur Bronze model Resting on a gilded wooden base painted in the imitation of porphyry Dimensions: 48 x 30 cm(19 x 11 ¾ in.) H. (total): 70 cm (27 ½ in.) A bronze model of the Furietti centaur, Italian, 20th century

Estimate 500 - 800 EUR

Starting price 500 EUR

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For sale on Wednesday 10 Jul : 14:00 (CEST)

paris, France

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jeudi 04 juillet - 11:00/18:00, Artcurial, Paris

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