"Greetings - Reclining Elf, " Hand-painted Relief Print signed by Sylvia Spicuzza
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Sylvia Spicuzza"Greetings - Reclining Elf, " Hand-painted Relief Print signed by Sylvia Spicuzzac. 1950
c. 1950
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- Creator:Sylvia Spicuzza (American)
- Creation Year:c. 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 11.125 in (28.26 cm)Width: 12.625 in (32.07 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:Seller: 13911g1stDibs: LU60533787611
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