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CARLO BERRUTI. Pair of "Sun and Moon" chairs. Steel and polychrome and gilt wood 107 cm high. In good condition.

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CARLO BERRUTI. Pair of "Sun and Moon" chairs. Steel and polychrome and gilt wood 107 cm high. In good condition.

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