Sale 5858
London, South Kensington
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10 July 2009
Price realised
GBP 4,750
Estimate
Pompeo Massani (Italian, 1850-1920) More repairs signed and inscribed 'P. Massani Firenze' (upper right) oil on canvas 20¼ x 14½ in. (51.3 x 37 cm.)
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