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Greek Plaster Cast Collection

Greek Plaster Cast Collection

Greek Plaster Cast Collection

Greek Plaster Cast Collection

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LOT 2091

Greek Plaster Cast Collection

LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 - 2 3/8 in. (89 grams total, 38-60 mm).

Comprising nine casts taken from intaglios and cameos featuring mythological scenes including labours of Hercules, each numbered on the reverse. [9, No Reserve]

Provenance

From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 2091

Greek Plaster Cast Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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