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Melvin King

Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Painting Woodblock Political Poster Mel King
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Woodcut

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Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Painting Woodblock Political Poster Mel King
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Woodcut

Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Painting Woodblock Political Poster Mel King
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Woodcut

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Watercolor Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Pierced Paper Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King (born 20 October 1928) is an American politician, community
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Pierced Paper Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King (born 20 October 1928) is an American politician, community
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Watercolor Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Katherine Porter
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
, Israel Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN Mel King, Melvin H. King
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

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