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Harold Wortsman"BLACK, BROWN & GOLD", sculpture, clay, relief, abstract, contemporary, ceramic2012
2012
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- Creation Year:2012
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU134526160342
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