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Wifredo Lam
Three Figures

1972

About the Item

Provenance: Cernuda Art, Coral Gables Private Collection, Los Angeles
  • Creator:
    Wifredo Lam (1902-1982, Cuban)
  • Creation Year:
    1972
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)Width: 17.88 in (45.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Beverly Hills, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Wifredo Lam, Three Figures, 19721stDibs: LU118124512891
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