SERON Dedication of the centaur Ulysse, character of the series Les Centaures, d…

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Dedication of the centaur Ulysse, character of the series Les Centaures, drawing published in Spirou. India ink with its tracing paper of setting in colors. Size : 9 x 18 cm.

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