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F. Mortini Horse Head Italian Modernist Painted Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1950
About the Item
This is a vintage horse head sculpture by Italian designer F. Mortini is made of terracotta, painted to appear as patinated bronze.
Dimensions:
Height 18-3/4 inches
Width 28-1/2 inches
Depth 4-15/16 inches.
- Creator:F. Mortini (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 4.94 in (12.55 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819314756141
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