Four Engraving of Fish by Marcus Bloch
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Four Engraving of Fish by Marcus Bloch
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1780
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- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY73801stDibs: U1103058610192
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