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Salvatore Melani, Sculpture depicting Kneeling African Woman, Italy c. 1930
$1,436.31List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Salvatore Melani (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
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- Seller Location:Naples, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3221332031762
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