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Ralph Massey (b. 1938) California (three)

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Ralph Massey (b. 1938) California (three)

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Description

VIRGINIA WOLFE; OSCAR WILDE; SLEEPING BAT, three Literary Letter Openers, each a bronze sculpture with patina handles and polished blades, each signed and numbered 2 from an unrealized edition of 300, two 9 ½” tall & one 10 ½” tall. (3)

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Ralph Massey (b. 1938) California (three)

Name: Ralph Massey (b. 1938) California (three)
SKU: 152458919
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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