Null Prosper ROTGE (1895-1969)
"The Crane
Pencil.
H. 43 cm - L. 56 cm

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Prosper ROTGE (1895-1969) "The Crane Pencil. H. 43 cm - L. 56 cm

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Prosper ROTGE (1895-1969) "The Crane Pencil. H. 43 cm - L. 56 cm

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