An English relief-cast plaster plaque,
cast after an 18th century original, at LASSCO under the auspices of Peter Hone,
An English relief-cast plaster plaque,
cast after an 18th century original, at LASSCO under the auspices of Peter Hone,
the rectangular plaque cast in relief with a naturalistic fleur-de-lys, each leaf modelled as if splitting to reveal seeds,
£135
In stock (can be backordered)
Dimensions: | 44cm (17¼") High, 35cm (13¾") Wide, 5cm (2") Thick |
Stock code: | 44383 |
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