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Hughie Lee-Smith"Untitled Landscape" Early work, African-American, Colors, Mountains1950
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- Creator:Hughie Lee-Smith (1915-1999, American)
- Creation Year:1950
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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- Condition:Has been recently cleaned by Kenneth Katz, Fellow of the International Institute of Conservators. Unframed the piece measures 18" h x 24" w. original frame with some wear.
- Gallery Location:Detroit, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128616239662
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