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Gerald Purdy

Shore Birds
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Shore Birds" by Gerald Purdy, oil on panel, 11 1/2 X 14 inches (framed size: 17 X 21 1/2 inches
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Shore Birds
Shore Birds
$2,800
H 11.5 in W 14 in

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Conversation
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Conversation" by Gerald Purdy, oil on panel, 9 X 12 inches (framed size: 14 1/2 X 18 inches
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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