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Bernie Fuchs
America's Women Get the Vote Calendar Illustration

1965

$16,500
£12,570.48
€14,494.27
CA$23,091.42
A$25,800.81
CHF 13,496.68
MX$316,400.63
NOK 172,462.01
SEK 163,539.67
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About the Item

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Sight Size 22.00" x 29.00;" Framed 22.00" x 29.00" America's Women Get the Vote Calendar Illustration
  • Creator:
    Bernie Fuchs (1932 - 2009, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1965
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 39001stDibs: LU38434813851

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