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Attributed to Friedrich Metz (1820-1901), Zypressen und herbstlich gefärbte Bäume, oil on canvas. Overall dimensions 47 x 65 cm, longer horizontal scratch at the top. Signed "F. Metz" lower right.

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Attributed to Friedrich Metz (1820-1901), Zypressen und herbstlich gefärbte Bäume, oil on canvas. Overall dimensions 47 x 65 cm, longer horizontal scratch at the top. Signed "F. Metz" lower right.

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