Portrait of a gentleman, said to be George Frideric Händel
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UnknownPortrait of a gentleman, said to be George Frideric Händel
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.38 in (16.2 cm)Width: 5.16 in (13.1 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4461609791
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