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Herbert ListGhost of Lycabettus1937
1937
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- Creator:Herbert List (1903 - 1975, German)
- Creation Year:1937
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 05-171stDibs: LU21521848883
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