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Two watercolors. Signed in the lower right corne…
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ROSSI,LUCIUS (1846 - 1913) Two watercolors. Signed in the lower right corner. 16.9 x 19.5cm and 15.8 x 22.5cm

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ROSSI,LUCIUS (1846 - 1913) Two watercolors. Signed in the lower right corner. 16.9 x 19.5cm and 15.8 x 22.5cm

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