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“Moretti” Floating Skull. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. P...
“Moretti” Floating Skull. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. P...
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“Moretti” Floating Skull. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. Papier-mache skull rises in the air and floats about the stage. Hand painted, with reflective red eyes. Height 6”. Minor wear and chipping. Later instructions. Very good.
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“Moretti” Floating Skull. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. P...

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