Null Alfonse MUCHA (1860-1939)
Lamalou-les-Bains, Hommage au docteur Charcot, 19…

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Alfonse MUCHA (1860-1939) Lamalou-les-Bains, Hommage au docteur Charcot, 1903 Ink, wash and pencil, signed and dated lower left. 55.5 x 25 cm

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Alfonse MUCHA (1860-1939) Lamalou-les-Bains, Hommage au docteur Charcot, 1903 Ink, wash and pencil, signed and dated lower left. 55.5 x 25 cm

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