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Amos Sewell
Secret Project, Magazine Story Illustration

1948

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£2,240.53
€2,599.80
CA$4,155.02
A$4,657.75
CHF 2,428.91
MX$57,092.59
NOK 30,778.35
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DKK 19,397.88
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About the Item

Date: 1948 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 17.25" x 13.50" Signature: Signed Lower Left Magazine Story Illustration
  • Creator:
    Amos Sewell (1901 - 1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20091stDibs: LU38431521103

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