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Michiel van MusscherPortrait of an Artist
$35,000List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Michiel van Musscher (1645 - 1705, Dutch)
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1029004642

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