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The Doves Elect a Hawk Their King

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The Doves Elect a Hawk Their King
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ArtistAmerican, born Italy, 1897–1981
Maker
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Doves Elect a Hawk Their King
Date1940
PlaceUnited States
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 13/16 in. diam (7.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number40.69
Not on view

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Department
American Art
Object Type
Provenance Research Ongoing Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Reverse LR: E AMATEIS ©
Catalogue raisonnéNoble 223ff

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