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Nils GrenThree Figures in the Night1935
1935
About the Item
- Creator:Nils Gren (1893 - 1940, American, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1935
- Dimensions:Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Beverly Hills, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU43731939583
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