Bohnenkamp, Ralf
1966 Essen. Works in Mühlheim an der Ruhr. Trained as a theater…
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Bohnenkamp, Ralf 1966 Essen. Works in Mühlheim an der Ruhr. Trained as a theater painter. Oil/panel. Abstract color composition in red, white and blue. Verso signed and 'Untitled' inscribed studio stamp. (Min. color loss). 120 x 99 cm. (130 x 108 cm). R. Lit.: 1.

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Bohnenkamp, Ralf

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