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A Royal Dux porcelain figure, c. 1920, of a young maiden in a grotto with shell shaped pool below...
Currency:GBP
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:NA
Estimated At:350.00 - 450.00 GBP
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00GBP+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Sep 13 @ 02:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
A Royal Dux porcelain figure, c. 1920, of a young maiden in a grotto with shell shaped pool below, 11" (illus.)
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United Kingdom
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