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1950s Art Deco Style Figurative Painting, Horses with Riders by Porter Woodruff
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- Creator:Porter Woodruff (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1958
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990229845782
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