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Antique French Amusing Bronze Figure of Diogenes, a Desk Set
$1,800List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Diogenes head is shinier than the rest.
- Seller Location:Montreal, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: D21071stDibs: LU875313101011
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