KATZ ALEX: (1927- ) American artist. Signed colour 6 x 4 postcard, being a reproduction of Katz's artwork entitled Black Hat 2 (2010). Signed by the artist in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area at the base of the background. Together with a second signed colour 6 x 4 postcard by Katz, being a reproduction of his artwork entitled Blue Umbrella (1979/80). Signed in blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the background. VG to EX, 2

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