Null BOKOR Miklos (1927-2019)
Abstract composition
Lithograph on paper, signed a…

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BOKOR Miklos (1927-2019) Abstract composition Lithograph on paper, signed and dated 76 in pencil lower right, justified artist's proof lower left 35 x 51 cm (on view) ATTENTION: Pick-up of this lot will be by appointment only, on Tuesday July 9th in Paris 12th arrondissement (metro Daumesnil). Apartment located on first floor, with elevator. Collection at the purchasers' expense: please provide handling equipment for furniture. [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made] After the pick-up date, lots not picked up will be considered abandoned.

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BOKOR Miklos (1927-2019) Abstract composition Lithograph on paper, signed and dated 76 in pencil lower right, justified artist's proof lower left 35 x 51 cm (on view) ATTENTION: Pick-up of this lot will be by appointment only, on Tuesday July 9th in Paris 12th arrondissement (metro Daumesnil). Apartment located on first floor, with elevator. Collection at the purchasers' expense: please provide handling equipment for furniture. [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made] After the pick-up date, lots not picked up will be considered abandoned.

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