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Jean De Botton (French, 1895-1978)
Currency:USD
Category:Antiques
Start Price:250.00 USD
Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2014 Nov 12 @ 18:00UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Medium: Watercolor & Ink on Cardboard
Painted in 1942
Measures: 20 x 15 inches
Signed/titled lower left
Additionally inscribed on back by artist
Auction Location:
4023 Kennett Pike Suite 248, Greenville, Delaware, 19807, United States
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