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Autel domestique featuring four pillars, two figures and a stylized animal. Wrought iron, cut and assembled, aged patina Nepal 35 x 24 cm Former J-L CORTES collection

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Autel domestique featuring four pillars, two figures and a stylized animal. Wrought iron, cut and assembled, aged patina Nepal 35 x 24 cm Former J-L CORTES collection

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