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Balcomb Greene "The Squall", 1963
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- Creator:Balcomb Greene (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 47.25 in (120.02 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1963
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- Seller Location:Hudson, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8210233379402
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