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Marius-Joseph SainHarmonie1913
1913
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- Creator:Marius-Joseph Sain (1877 - 1961, French)
- Creation Year:1913
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Brussel, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU189329989462
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