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Antique bidet hidden within a large lacquered wooden sculpture in the shape of a swan, probably Austria 19th century
portrait with the long neck turned back and the head slightly bent to observe the shaped basin in silver metal hidden under the wings; the basin bears the hallmark with the inscription: C. Souchet - For comparison, see an object with similar characteristics, identified as "Swan-shaped painted and gilded wine cellar in the 18th century German Rococo style" published on 1st DIBS e-commerce
cm 86x80x35
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Fine Antiques - Importanti Arredi Dipinti Antichi e del XIX Secolo
Roma, tue 22 March 2022
SINGLE SESSION 22/03/2022 Hours 15:00