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Betty Leech, Two Paintings of Decoy Carvers Steve and

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Betty Leech, Two Paintings of Decoy Carvers Steve and

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Betty Leech, Two Paintings of Decoy Carvers Steve and Lem Ward

mid-century, oil on canvas, depicting the brothers outside their Chrisfield, Maryland studio in process, each ink signed and titled on the stretcher verso, presented in uniform wood frames.
Frame dimensions 21 3/4 x 17 5/8 in.

Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Good estate condition, some scattered wear to frame edges.

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Betty Leech, Two Paintings of Decoy Carvers Steve and

Name: Betty Leech, Two Paintings of Decoy Carvers Steve and
SKU: 109862928
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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