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César BaldacciniPoing1980
1980
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- Creator:César Baldaccini (1921 - 1998, French)
- Creation Year:1980
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Malmo, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3285971062
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