Sale 8419
New York, East
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13 September 2000
Price realised
USD 4,112
Estimate
Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French, 1819-1916) The old bridge signed 'h. harpignies' (lower right) oil on canvas 10¼ x 14¼ in. (26 x 36.2 cm.)
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