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UnknownSwans. 4 Species. Plate 114Circa 1850
Circa 1850
$325List Price
About the Item
- Creation Year:Circa 1850
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Minor foxing.
- Gallery Location:Florham Park, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6524575331
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