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Sotheby's 1990, The Franklin Collection of African Art

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Sotheby's 1990, The Franklin Collection of African Art

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Sotheby's 1990 - New York - 21 April

The Harry A. Franklin Family Collection of African Art

Softcover

27 x 21 cm.

CHF 20 / 40
EUR 20 / 40

Weight

780 g

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Sotheby's 1990, The Franklin Collection of African Art

Name: Sotheby's 1990, The Franklin Collection of African Art
SKU: 124678548
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