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Leon Rene PescheretChicago Water Tower, c. 1930s, Etching Aquatint, Framed, Cityscapec. 1930s
c. 1930s
$395List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Leon Rene Pescheret (1892 - 1971, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1930s
- Dimensions:Height: 20.625 in (52.39 cm)Width: 17.625 in (44.77 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Grand Rapids, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2380212621732
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