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Large Vintage Mexican Tree of Life Candelabrum by Aurelio Flores
$2,900List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Aurelio Flores (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s-1950s
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- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU84762938932
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