Marbie MENEZ (20th century). The cross-country race. Oil on canvas signed and dated 93 lower right. Height 130 cm - Width 160 cm Provenance : - Purchased from the Galerie tableau d'honneur in Saint-Cloud in 1995. - Exhibited in 1995 at the MEYER gallery in Paris. Note: Marbie Menez was the wife of Bernard Menez, powerful CEO of Henri Maire wines.

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