Death Mask — Mahler, Gustav

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Estimate: £10,000–£15,000 hammer ≈ $15,449–$23,174
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Sale: Sotheby's — L13402, London · 6 June 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-4178158
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Mahler, Gustav. 1860-1911. Autograph Letter Signed, Death Mask. Sotheby's, 6 Jun 2013, lot 428. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4178158.

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Mahler, Gustav. 1860-1911. Autograph Letter Signed, Death Mask. Sotheby's, 6 Jun 2013, lot 428. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4178158.

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