Piero Poraccia

Still life with bouquet, book, pipe and fruits

1924

Work on wood Pink wooden frame 56 x 41 x 1 cm

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 55 x 45.5 x 4 cm

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 58 x 78 x 5 cm

Work on canvas Wooden frame with golden borders 47.5 x 75.5 x 3.5 cm

Work on canvas

Work on cardboard Silver wooden frame 40.5 x 55 x 4 cm

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