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CHIA SANDRO
Florence (Fi) 1946

Reclining Figure
2007

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SANDRO CHIA CHIA SANDRO Florence (Fi) 1946 Reclining Figure 2007 Painted and glazed ceramic sculpture 20/25 30.00x48.00x20.00 Signature to front right and print run number. Ceramiche Rossicone stamp under the top Rossicone Ceramics label under the base Certificate of authenticity and legitimate provenance by Ceramiche Rossicone

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SANDRO CHIA CHIA SANDRO Florence (Fi) 1946 Reclining Figure 2007 Painted and glazed ceramic sculpture 20/25 30.00x48.00x20.00 Signature to front right and print run number. Ceramiche Rossicone stamp under the top Rossicone Ceramics label under the base Certificate of authenticity and legitimate provenance by Ceramiche Rossicone

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