Sale 2423
Amsterdam
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7 - 8 July 1999
Price realised
NLG 328
Estimate
Tinus van Doorn (1905-1940) A couple signed with initials, dated and with dedication lower right T.VD 39 voor Akkie pen and black ink on paper 18.5 x 15 cm
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