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José Luis Cuevas
Letter to Dr. Laforet, Modern Ink and Wash Drawing by Jose Luis Cuevas

circa 1965

$3,600
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NOK 37,037.45
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About the Item

Artist: Jose Luis Cuevas, Mexican (1934 - 2017) Title: Letter to Dr. Laforet Year: circa 1965 Medium: Ink and Wash on Paper, signed l.r. Size: 8.25 in. x 10.5 in. (20.96 cm x 26.67 cm) Frame: 17 x 19 inches
  • Creator:
    José Luis Cuevas (1934 - 2017, Mexican)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1965
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor wear consistent with age and history.
  • Gallery Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RO421471stDibs: LU4663125083

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