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COUSTOU Nicolas. "Cheval de Marly". Bronze with brown and black patina. Old cast. H.34 L.36.

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COUSTOU Nicolas. "Cheval de Marly". Bronze with brown and black patina. Old cast. H.34 L.36.

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