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Each putto dirty with dust. The paint with scattered cracks, scuffs, and minor losses. Each with one old and two new eyelet hooks on the reverse. Each one missing an arm. Additional condition as noted below.
A: Approximately 39 in. long. Missing a wing. With possible repairs to the proper left arm, likely original but reattached. The proper right foot probably reglued and the heel missing. B: Approximately 38 in. long. With heavy flaking to the paint, most notably on the front arm, wing, and hair. The wing possibly original. With possible repairs to the proper left leg, likely original but reattached.
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Lot 1056Sale 22492
18TH CENTURYA PAIR OF GERMAN CREAM-PAINTED WOOD PUTTIEstimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000
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