‘Portrait of an Oriental Merchant’ ‘Hunzicker’, Swiss Painter, circa 1880
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‘Portrait of an Oriental Merchant’ ‘Hunzicker’, Swiss Painter, circa 1880
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1771210490341
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