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Frederic A. BridgemanOil Study of Two Horsesc. 1880
c. 1880
$3,500List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Frederic A. Bridgeman (1847 - 1928, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1880
- Dimensions:Height: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Width: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fairlawn, OH
- Reference Number:Seller: FA65791stDibs: LU14011639492
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