Sale 8337
London, South Kensington
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26 February 2013
Price realised
GBP 1,062
Estimate
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens The Judgement of Solomon oil on panel 16¾ x 20 3/8 in. (42.5 x 51.7 cm.)
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