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Fritz Möritz, 1922 Düsseldorf - 1984, elegant ball lady having tea, oil/canvas, signed, 30 x30 cm, frame 35 x 35 cm

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Fritz Möritz, 1922 Düsseldorf - 1984, elegant ball lady having tea, oil/canvas, signed, 30 x30 cm, frame 35 x 35 cm

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