Sale 5682
London, South Kensington
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29 September 2010
Price realised
GBP 4,375
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
Cary Smith (B. 1955) When will that be oil and wax on canvas 71¼ x 72in. (181 x 183cm.) Painted in 1991
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