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Rare Papier Mache French Officer Bust

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Description

Rare 19th C. Papier Mache French Officer Bust. On wooden base. Provenance: Sofe Design Auctions, November 2, 2019, Lot 222. Size: 8'' x 5'' x 3'' (20 x 13 x 8 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

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Rare Papier Mache French Officer Bust

Name: Rare Papier Mache French Officer Bust
SKU: 124217877
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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