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Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s
Price:$2,070
$2,300List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1925
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Buenos Aires, AR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2027310759421

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