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H. Armstrong Roberts
High Wire Motorcycle (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

1960 (Printed Later)

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High Wire Motorcycle (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) A high-wire act with a man standing on his head on a motorcycle with man and woman on a balanced ladder suspended below, circa 1960s. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x60'' Printed Later Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' 40 x 60'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: H. Armstrong ROBERTS (1883-1947) is an artist born in 1883 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a photography sold in 2012. ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion, LEADING LADIES, Black and White, Photography, BnW, Vintage, Retro, Classic, New York, City, Work, People
  • Creator:
    H. Armstrong Roberts (1883 - 1947)
  • Creation Year:
    1960 (Printed Later)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Archie 1stDibs: LU44937235612
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