Ad van Hassel Ad van Hassel (1953-)
Marylin Monroe, screen print 1783-3000, 28x2…
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Ad van Hassel (1953-) Marylin Monroe, screen print 1783-3000, 28x28 cm, outside size is 53x53 cm

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