"Lake Hill, " Framed Paper-Cut, 2014
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Wu Jian'an"Lake Hill, " Framed Paper-Cut, 20142014
2014
About the Item
- Creator:Wu Jian'an (1980, Chinese)
- Creation Year:2014
- Dimensions:Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CCFA0171stDibs: LU103638673072
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