The Museu Frederic Marès is an art and sculpture museum in

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, Spain. The Museu contains a collection of thousands of items from the sculptor Frederic Marès. Located near the

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, the Museu collection includes statuary from pre-Roman times through to almost the present day, with a particular emphasis on medieval

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, and a separate 'Collector's Cabinet' of artisan items such as fans and keys.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Museu Frederic Mares Museums in Barcelona Museums established in 1946

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