Sale 5227
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,560
Estimate
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens The Crucifixion oil on canvas 55¼ x 35½ in. (140.3 x 90.2 cm.)
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After the picture in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich.
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