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FINIAL

Medium
Gilt, of a large mirror frame, 2 figures issuing from acanthus
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Gilt, of a large mirror frame, 2 figures issuing from acanthus
Accession Number
69-D2
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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