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Etienne Ret"La Lettre"Circa 1960
Circa 1960
About the Item
- Creator:Etienne Ret (1900 - 1996, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1960
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition; original carved dark wood frame with white wood liner.
- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1411471083
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