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Werner DrewesAmerican modernist oil painting1935
1935
About the Item
- Creator:Werner Drewes (1899-1985, American)
- Creation Year:1935
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Condition:Painting has been conserved at one point. Painting has edge lining and has soiling and minor skinning to surface consistent with age. Overall cracklure.
- Gallery Location:Oakland, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU414399122
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