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Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Surreal Figurative American Oil Painting

1969

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Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1969. Signed. Displayed in a period modern frame. Image, 18"L x 36"H.
  • Creation Year:
    1969
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU13927186002
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