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Portrait Of A Gentleman & His Estate, Attributed to Arthur Devis, 18th Century
$11,760.91List Price
About the Item
- Attributed to:Arthur Devis (1712 - 1787)
- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Blackwater, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU157728275742
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