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Fritz WagnerToo Close to Call1816-1918
1816-1918
About the Item
- Creator:Fritz Wagner (1896 - 1967, German)
- Creation Year:1816-1918
- Dimensions:Height: 34.88 in (88.6 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-90381stDibs: LU1865868222
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