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Allie William SkeltonRed Haired Circus Cowboy - Expressionist Figurative Abstract with Horsec.1970s
c.1970s
Price:$1,845
$2,050List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Allie William Skelton (1942 - 1986, American)
- Creation Year:c.1970s
- Dimensions:Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 51.75 in (131.45 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
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- Condition:Deep box, stretcher bar.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JT-DBH56061stDibs: LU5424426411
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