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Dove Holding a Branch Oil Painting by David Segel
$750List Price
About the Item
- Creator:David Segel (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Newly reframed.
- Seller Location:Pasadena, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU825810166761
David Segel
David Segel is an internationally acclaimed and respected artist. After studying at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh and the Art Institute of Chicago, Segel moved to Paris to work and teach and began what would be a prolific career. His work is very eclectic, from abstract to figurative, from paintings to sculptures. His work has been shown in galleries from Paris, France to Los Angeles, California, including the Whitney Museum in New York City.
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