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Large Marble Bust by Professor Giuseppe Bessie (Besji)

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Large Marble Bust by Professor Giuseppe Bessie (Besji)

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Life sized 19th century bust of young lady in Renaissance dress, in three color white Carrara marble, on pedestal base, signed on back: Prof. G. Besji, 17 x 10 x 23 1/2" high. Condition Fine.

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Large Marble Bust by Professor Giuseppe Bessie (Besji)

Name: Large Marble Bust by Professor Giuseppe Bessie (Besji)
SKU: 109839670
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

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