Sale 8290
London, South Kensington
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17 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,495
Estimate
'CH. GIR' BY PAUL COLIN, 1927 lithograph in colours, printed by H.Chachoin, Paris, vertical and horizontal fold marks, other minor defects, backed on linen 60 x 45in. (153 x 115cm.)
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