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LOT 1418
Naples Cameo Group
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 3/8 in. (1.49 grams total, 8-12 mm).
A group of four coral cameos displaying ladies of fashion in relief, each individual in pose, character and detail. [4, No Reserve]
Provenance
From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK.
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