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16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian
$38,039.70
£28,312.76
€32,000
CA$52,757.26
A$56,797.98
CHF 30,416.43
MX$684,395.51
NOK 383,771.01
SEK 351,212.46
DKK 243,899.12
About the Item
16th century German hand carved painted wood St. Sebastian.
- Dimensions:Height: 38.98 in (99 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Polychromed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1550
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Marbella, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3044318867872
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