Null Pierre Marie POISSON (1876-1953)
Bust of Napoleon III
Bronze with brown pat…

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Pierre Marie POISSON (1876-1953) Bust of Napoleon III Bronze with brown patina. Signed. Height : 42 cm - Width : 29 cm - Depth : 20 cm

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Pierre Marie POISSON (1876-1953) Bust of Napoleon III Bronze with brown patina. Signed. Height : 42 cm - Width : 29 cm - Depth : 20 cm

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