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Artist: Ben Abril
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Find a wide variety of authentic Ben Abril art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ben Abril in ink, laid paper, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1950s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Ben Abril art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Sandra Phipps MacDiarmid, Charles Pebworth, and Paul Shimon. Ben Abril art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,850 and tops out at $1,850, while the average work can sell for $1,850.