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George Braque
Descente aux enfers planche 1

1961

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Lithograph, 1961 Catalog : Vallier171 Mourlot77 32.00 cm. x 25.00 cm. 12.6 in. x 9.84 in. (paper) 23.00 cm. x 19.00 cm. 9.06 in. x 7.48 in. (image) Handsigned by the artist in pencil Ref : LCD2804
  • Creator:
    George Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1961
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LCD28041stDibs: LU106625503822

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