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"Villa Sébastian, Hammamet, Tunisia, " by Porter Woodruff, 1930s Art Deco
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- Creator:Porter Woodruff (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865128178692
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