Null Paul-Emile BECAT (1885-1960).
Market corner in Dakar. 
Set of two charcoal …
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Paul-Emile BECAT (1885-1960). Market corner in Dakar. Set of two charcoal and red chalk drawings. One signed lower right and dated 1934, the other signed lower right and dated 1935. Dimensions: 21x30 cm ; 21x27 cm.

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Paul-Emile BECAT (1885-1960). Market corner in Dakar. Set of two charcoal and red chalk drawings. One signed lower right and dated 1934, the other signed lower right and dated 1935. Dimensions: 21x30 cm ; 21x27 cm.

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