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Cleve GrayAir Things Wear That Built This World1990
1990

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Signed, dated , and titled verso: Gray - '90 / "Air Things Wear that Build This World" / 60 x 60 / acrylic
- Creator:Cleve Gray (1918-2004, American)
- Creation Year:1990
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: G140108106157
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