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Christopher SteeleEnglish 18th Century Portrait Painting of Giles Moorec.1758
c.1758
$13,150.12List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Christopher Steele (1733 - 1767)
- Creation Year:c.1758
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 35.83 in (91 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9526387352
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