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Bruno SurdoButterfly2018
2018
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- Creator:Bruno Surdo (1963, American)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BRS0381stDibs: LU55433221273
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