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The lid of the Plexiglas box is secured at both sides with tape. The Plexiglas box lid and base with scuff marks in places and remnants of adhesive. Very minor scuffs and pinpoint losses to the goldleaf in places. There is some very minor rubbing to the IKB paint on the brooch at the lower right and left edges. The reverse of the brooch with some tiny scuffs and rubbing to the bronze in places. The gold leaf behind the lower part of the brooch has remnants of IKB paint due to rubbing. Minor surface dirt.
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Lot 17Sale 14937
Petite Vénus BleueYVES KLEIN (1928-1962)Estimate: USD 6,000 - 8,000
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