Melville Stark Midcentury Oil Painting of Fishermen "Longboat Key"
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Melville Stark Midcentury Oil Painting of Fishermen "Longboat Key"
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- Creator:Melville F. Stark (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU177429019181
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