Null Léon Becker,
Belgian 1826-1909-

A messenger reading an announcement to tow…

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Léon Becker, Belgian 1826-1909- A messenger reading an announcement to townsfolk; oil on canvas, signed 'L Becker' (lower right), 63.4 x 79.6 cm. Provenance: Property from a European Private Collection.

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Léon Becker, Belgian 1826-1909- A messenger reading an announcement to townsfolk; oil on canvas, signed 'L Becker' (lower right), 63.4 x 79.6 cm. Provenance: Property from a European Private Collection.

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